bury (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈbɛri/
Definition
To put something or someone into the ground and cover it with earth.
Examples
They decided to bury the old dog in the garden.
He decided to bury his mistakes and start over.
The soldiers buried their fallen comrades with full honors.
How to Use bury
- bury in (prepositional phrase)
- To cover something completely with a substance. — "The children buried the toy in the sand."
- bury with (prepositional phrase)
- To place a dead body in the ground with a specific ceremony or group. — "The soldiers were buried with full military honors."
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