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/ˈbɛri/
Meaning & Definition
verb
to place (a dead body) in the ground, typically in a grave.
They decided to bury their grandmother in the local cemetery.
to put or hide something in the ground.
She plans to bury her time capsule in the backyard.
to hide or conceal something.
He tried to bury his feelings about the breakup.
to put an end to; to prevent from being seen or heard.
The scandal was buried by the media quickly.
to overwhelm or cover completely.
The snow was so deep that it seemed to bury the entire neighborhood.
Etymology
Old English 'byrgian', which means 'to make a burial, to bury'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bury the hatchet:
To reconcile or make peace after an argument.
bury one's head in the sand:
To ignore a problem or pretend it doesn't exist.
bury the lede:
To begin a story or report with less important details instead of the main points.
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Slang Meanings
To overwhelm someone or something.
I was totally buried with work this week.
To be defeated or shut out in a competition.
We were buried in the final match, it was so one-sided.