grave

greɪv

greiv

/ɡreɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "grave"in English

grave

ADJECTIVE

serious and solemn in manner or character

austere

serious

solemn

Disapproving

Examples

Her grave expression conveyed the seriousness of the situation, leaving everyone in the room silent.

very bad or worrisome

dire

harsh

serious

severe

rigorous

Disapproving

Formal

Examples

The doctor delivered the grave news that the patient's condition had deteriorated overnight.

signifying a matter of deep concern

deep

extreme

fierce

intense

profound

Disapproving

Formal

Examples

The government issued a grave warning about the impending natural disaster, urging residents to evacuate.

having a low pitch, tone, or sound, often used in music or linguistics to describe deep or somber auditory qualities

low-pitched

Examples

The cello produced a grave tone that filled the concert hall with a sense of solemnity.

to grave

VERB

to carve out or shape something by cutting with a chisel or similar tool, often creating a sculpture or detailed figure

carve

chisel

sculpt

sculpture

Examples

The artist graved an image of a lion into the marble block, bringing it to life.

to carve or etch letters, symbols, or designs into a hard surface

engrave

etch

inscribe

Examples

The craftsman graved the family crest into the surface of the ancient shield.

to dig or excavate, often in the context of creating a burial site or preparing the ground

Examples

The workers graved a deep trench for the foundation of the new building.

to firmly and permanently fix something in the mind or memory

imprint

etch

Examples

The image of the sunset over the mountains is graven in my memory forever.

to clean a ship's bottom by burning off accumulated growths and then applying tar or another protective coating

Examples

The crew graved the ship's hull to remove the barnacles and prepare it for the long voyage.

Grave

NOUN

a hole made in the ground for burying a dead body in

tomb

Examples

The family visited the grave to pay their respects on the anniversary of his passing.

the state or concept of death, often used in a poetic or solemn context

death

decease

departure

expiry

loss

Examples

The soldier faced the grave with courage, knowing the risks of battle.

the diacritic mark ` placed above a vowel in some languages indicating an altered pronunciation in case of quality, quantity or pitch

grave accent

What is a "grave"?

A grave accent is a diacritical mark that appears as a downward slanting line placed above a vowel, typically resembling a small open angle (`). It is used in several languages to indicate specific pronunciation or to distinguish words. For example, in French, the grave accent appears in the word "où," meaning "where," and shows that the vowel is pronounced distinctly. In Italian, the grave accent can indicate which syllable is stressed, as in "città." The grave accent is significant in written language because it affects pronunciation and meaning, helping to ensure clarity and accuracy in communication.

Examples

In French, the word ' près ' uses a grave over the letter ' e' to indicate its pronunciation.

grave

ADVERB

in a slow and solemn manner, especially in music

Examples

The orchestra played the movement grave, creating a somber mood.

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