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