Word BURY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

bury

🇺🇸 [ˈbɛri]

Meanings

To place something in the ground, usually for the purpose of hiding or preserving it. Burying can refer to physical objects like a treasure or a deceased person, as well as metaphorical uses such as burying emotions or secrets.

Examples

• They decided to bury the time capsule in the garden.
• He buried the letter in the backyard under the tree.
• She had to bury her grief after the loss of her dog.

Synonyms

inter • entomb • cover

Antonyms

dig up • uncover • reveal