bury Definition
- 1to put a dead body into the ground
- 2to hide something in the ground or under something
- 3to cover something completely with a large amount of something else
Using bury: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bury" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
They buried their dog in the backyard.
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The treasure was buried under the sand.
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She buried her face in her hands and cried.
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He tried to bury his guilt by working harder.
bury Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with bury
Example
After years of not speaking, they finally decided to bury the hatchet and reconcile.
to ignore or avoid a problem or difficult situation instead of facing it
Example
He's been burying his head in the sand about his financial problems for too long.
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Whenever she's stressed, she buries herself in a good book to escape reality.
Origins of bury
from Old English 'byrgan'
Summary: bury in Brief
The verb 'bury' [ˈberi] has three main definitions: to inter a dead body, to conceal something underground or under something else, and to cover something completely. It can be used literally, as in 'They buried their dog in the backyard,' or figuratively, as in 'He tried to bury his guilt by working harder.' The phrase 'bury the hatchet' means to make peace, while 'bury one's head in the sand' means to ignore a problem. 'Bury oneself in something' means to become completely absorbed in something.
