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."

Synonyms of funeral

Words with a similar meaning to funeral:

• service
• burial
• interment
• cremation

Antonyms of funeral

Words with the opposite meaning to funeral:

• birth
• christening

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