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burying

The correct spelling is burying.

How to pronounce burying

verb

Say it like: Bueei-ng

The correct spelling is burying. To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb. 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

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.

noun

  1. 1.A burial.

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