CEFR B1

funeral

noun

Meaning

A ceremony or service held shortly after a person's death, usually involving the burial or cremation of the body.

Examples

The funeral was attended by hundreds of mourners.
She wore black to the funeral as a sign of respect.

Synonyms: service, burial, interment, cremation

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funeral (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːnərəl/

Definition

A ceremony or service held shortly after a person's death, usually involving the burial or cremation of the body.

Examples

The funeral was attended by hundreds of mourners.
She wore black to the funeral as a sign of respect.
They decided to have a small, private funeral for close family only.

How to Use funeral

funeral for (prepositional phrase): To indicate the person or cause for whom the ceremony is held. — "A funeral for the victims of the disaster was held yesterday."
at a funeral (prepositional phrase): Indicating presence at the ceremony. — "He felt very sad at the funeral."

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