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bury

The correct spelling is bury.

How to pronounce bury

/ˈbʌ.ɹi/
noun

IPA: /ˈbʌ.ɹi/

Say it like: Bur-ee

The correct spelling is bury. A burrow. For example: "bury a bone;  bury the embers"

Usage Examples

bury a bone;  bury the embers

she buried her face in the pillow;  they buried us in paperwork

secrets kept buried; she buried her shame and put on a smiling face.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A burrow.
  2. 2.A borough; a manor

verb

  1. 1.To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
  2. 2.To place in the ground.
  3. 3.To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.
  4. 4.To suppress and hide away in one's mind.
  5. 5.To put an end to; to abandon.

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