Bury

Definition

Bury is a verb that means to place something underground, typically to cover it with soil. It is often associated with the act of interring a deceased person or concealing something by covering it. Figuratively, it can mean to hide or suppress something.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈbɛri/
• Respelling: BEH-ree

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈbɛri/
• Respelling: BEH-ree

Etymology

The word "bury" comes from the Old English "byrgan," meaning "to cover with earth" or "to inter." It is related to the Old High German "burgan," which also means "to protect" or "to conceal." The term has evolved to mean placing something underground or concealing it.

Derivatives

• Burial (noun)
• Buried (adjective)
• Unbury (verb)
• Rebury (verb)
• Buriedness (noun, rare)

Synonyms

• Inter
• Conceal
• Hide

Antonyms

• Uncover
• Exhume
• Reveal

Usage

The term "bury" is used both literally and figuratively. For example, "They buried the time capsule in the park," or "She tried to bury her emotions."

Related Terms

• Inter: To place a body in a grave or tomb.
• Entomb: To place in a tomb or bury.
• Exhume: To dig out something that has been buried, especially a body.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To place something in the ground and cover it with earth: Often refers to the act of putting a deceased person or an object underground.
  • Example: "They decided to bury the old family treasures under the oak tree."
• To hide or suppress something figuratively: Can mean to conceal or push away emotions, thoughts, or evidence.
  • Example: "He tried to bury his worries and focus on work."