Looking for the meaning of the word BURIES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BURIES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Bury
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English byrgan, of West Germanic origin; related to the verb borrow and to borough
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbɛri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
put or hide underground
Short Definition:put or hide underground
Examples:- he buried the box in the back garden
Definition:
cover (someone or something) completely
Short Definition:cover completely
Examples:- the countryside has been buried under layers of concrete
- the sheep were buried beneath six-foot drifts of snow
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