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grave
01
serious and solemn in manner or character
02
very bad or worrisome
03
signifying a matter of deep concern, seriousness, or importance
to grave
01
shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
02
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
Grave
02
death of a person
03
the diacritic mark ` placed above a vowel in some languages indicating an altered pronunciation in case of quality, quantity or pitch
Example
Her grave expression conveyed the seriousness of the situation, leaving everyone in the room silent.
The sudden economic downturn had a grave impact on businesses, leading to widespread layoffs.
The detective delivered the news with a grave tone, indicating the severity of the crime.
The doctor's grave demeanor hinted at the gravity of the patient's medical condition.
In times of war, soldiers often wear grave expressions, fully aware of the dangers they face.