What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
interred
Example
The soldier was interred with full military honors. [interred: past participle]
Example
The family gathered to inter their loved one in the family plot. [inter: verb]
entomb
Example
The pharaohs were entombed in elaborate tombs filled with treasures. [entombed: past participle]
Example
The explorer discovered an ancient temple with entombed remains. [entomb: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Interred is more commonly used than entomb in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between interred and entomb?
Entomb is more formal and archaic than interred, making it more suitable for use in formal or religious contexts.
