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inter

[ɪnˈtəː]

inter Definition

  • 1place (a corpse) in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites
  • 2confining someone in a place, especially a prison, isolation, or detention center
  • 3bury or entomb (a dead body)

Using inter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The family interred the ashes of their loved one in the cemetery.

  • Example

    The prisoner was interred in a maximum-security facility.

  • Example

    The king's remains were interred in a grand mausoleum.

inter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inter

Antonyms for inter

Phrases with inter

  • the burial of a corpse in a grave or tomb

    Example

    The interment of the deceased will take place at the local cemetery.

  • to be buried alive

    Example

    The thought of being interred alive is a common fear among people.

  • interred remains

    the buried remains of a person

    Example

    The interred remains of the soldiers were discovered during the excavation.

Origins of inter

from Latin 'terra', meaning 'earth'

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Summary: inter in Brief

The verb 'inter' [ɪnˈtəː] means to bury or place a corpse in a grave or tomb, often with funeral rites. It can also refer to confining someone in a place, especially a prison or detention center. Synonyms include 'bury' and 'entomb,' while antonyms include 'exhume' and 'disinter.' Phrases like 'interment' and 'interred remains' are commonly used in the context of burial.