bury
bury Lexical Profile
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• verb
To place a dead body in the ground or a tomb, often as part of a funeral ceremony.
"The family decided to bury their grandfather in the quiet churchyard where his ancestors rested."
To put or hide something underground or cover it completely with a thick layer of earth, snow, or other material.
"Squirrels often bury acorns in the autumn so they have a reliable food supply during the winter."
To suppress, conceal, or put an end to a feeling, memory, or dispute.
"The two business partners agreed to bury their past disagreements and focus on the upcoming merger."
To immerse or absorb oneself completely in an activity, study, or pursuit.
"Whenever finals week approached, she would bury herself in her textbooks at the university library."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'bury' (to place underground or conceal) with its homophone 'berry' (a small fleshy fruit), as both are commonly pronounced identically in standard English.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'byrgan', meaning to raise a burial mound, hide, or inter, ultimately from a Proto-Germanic root meaning to protect, shelter, or conceal.