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to bury
01
to put a dead person or animal beneath the ground
Transitive: to bury a dead person or animal
Example
The family buries their beloved pet in the backyard.
Right now, the funeral director is burying the casket in the designated plot.
In the cemetery, they will bury their grandmother next to her husband.
02
to cover or hide something from sight, often by placing it in the ground or covering it with another material
Transitive: to bury sth
Example
The dog likes to bury its toys in the backyard.
The treasure chest was buried on a deserted island, hidden from view.
The construction workers had to bury the utility lines beneath the road.
03
to engage intensely in an activity or interest, ignoring other responsibilities or issues
Transitive: to bury oneself in an activity
Example
She decided to bury herself in her studies to prepare for the exam.
He tends to bury himself in work whenever he feels stressed.
After the breakup, she buried herself in painting as a form of escape.
04
to cover someone or something entirely so that they are no longer visible
Transitive: to bury sth
Example
The snow began to bury the entire village after the blizzard.
They buried the car under piles of leaves in the autumn.
The floodwaters buried the fields, destroying the crops.
05
to keep a feeling or memory hidden or to try to forget about it
Transitive: to bury a feeling or memory
Example
She tried to bury her sadness after the loss of her pet.
He buried his anger rather than confront the issue.
It ’s not healthy to bury feelings instead of dealing with them.
