Meaning & use
bury
To place a dead body in the ground, or to cover something so it is hidden from view.
See it in a sentence
They buried their beloved dog beneath the old oak tree in the garden.
The dog buried its bone in a hole near the fence.
A note on using this word
"Bury" also means to hide something figuratively, as in "bury the memory" or "bury the lede."
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To hide something deeply or cover it completely, whether literally or figuratively.
She buried her face in her hands, too embarrassed to look up.
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