buried

/ˈbɛrid/
adjective
  1. Placed in the ground and covered with earth, as in a grave.
    • She visited her grandfather's buried grave every year.
    • The buried remains of the ancient city were found under layers of dirt.
    • The buried treasure was discovered by a hiker with a metal detector.
  2. Covered or hidden by something, so that it is hard to see or find.
    • The key was buried in the sand at the bottom of the beach bag.
    • The old photograph was buried under a pile of papers on the desk.
    • Her true feelings were buried beneath a cheerful smile.
  3. Deeply involved in or overwhelmed by something (e.g., work, thoughts).
    • She sat at her desk, buried in thought.
    • The team was buried in paperwork after the project ended.
    • He was buried in homework all weekend.
verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of bury.
    • She buried her face in her hands and cried.
    • The dog buried its bone in the backyard.
    • They buried the time capsule in the schoolyard.
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