What does GRAVE mean?

grave

Part of Speech: noun, adjective, verb

Definition:

• Noun: a place of burial for a dead body; a tomb.
• Adjective: giving cause for alarm or concern; serious.
• Verb: carve or cut (a hard object) in a decorative way.

Pronunciation:

• US: /ɡreɪv/
• UK: /ɡreɪv/

Origin and Usage:

The word "grave" originated from the Old English word "græf" which means "a ditch or trench". The word evolved over time to refer to a place of burial for a dead body. The adjective form of "grave" came into use in the 16th century to mean "serious or solemn". The verb form of "grave" is used to describe the act of carving or cutting a hard object in a decorative way.

Synonyms:

• Noun: cemetery, sepulchre, tomb
• Adjective: serious, solemn, somber
• Verb: engrave, etch, carve

Related Words: grove, brave, crave, trave, drave

Example Sentences:

• The family visited the grave of their loved one on the anniversary of their passing.
• The situation was grave and required immediate attention.
• The artist used a chisel to grave intricate designs into the stone.