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Meaning of the word grave in English

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grave

US /ɡreɪv/
UK /ɡreɪv/
"grave" picture

Noun

1.

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

Example:
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They visited their grandmother's grave.
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The old cemetery was full of ancient graves.
Synonym:
tombburial placesepulchrecryptvault

Adjective

1.

serious or solemn in manner or appearance; sober

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
solemnserioussomberearnestthoughtful
Synonym:
frivolouslightheartedtrivial
2.

giving cause for alarm; serious

Example:
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The situation is very grave.
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He is in grave danger.
Synonym:
criticalseriousdireurgentalarming
Synonym:
minorinsignificantslight

Verb

1.

to engrave or carve (an inscription or design) on a surface

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
engravecarveetchchiselinscribe
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