grave

US /ɡreɪv/
UK /ɡreɪv/
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1.

a place of burial for a dead body, typically a hole dug in the ground and marked by a stone or mound

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They visited their grandmother's grave.
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The old cemetery was full of ancient graves.
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1.

serious or solemn in manner or appearance; sober

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The doctor's face was grave as he delivered the news.
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She had a grave expression on her face.
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solemnserioussomberearnestthoughtful
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frivolouslightheartedtrivial
2.

giving cause for alarm; serious

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The situation is very grave.
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He is in grave danger.
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criticalseriousdireurgentalarming
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to engrave or carve (an inscription or design) on a surface

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The artist will grave the intricate design onto the metal plate.
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Ancient civilizations used to grave their stories on stone tablets.
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