burying

/ˈbɛriɪŋ/
verb
  1. The act of putting a dead body into a grave, usually as part of a funeral ceremony.
    • The family spent the afternoon burying their beloved cat under the oak tree.
    • Burying the dead with respect is a tradition in many cultures.
    • They are burying their grandfather in the old cemetery tomorrow.
  2. Covering something completely with earth, sand, snow, or other material.
    • She is burying the seeds in the soil to plant a garden.
    • The dog is burying its bone in the backyard.
    • After the avalanche, rescue teams worked for hours burying the road in snow.
  3. Hiding or concealing something so that it is not easily seen or found.
    • She is burying her old photos in a box under the bed.
    • The report is burying the bad news in a long paragraph.
    • He is burying his face in his hands because he is embarrassed.
  4. Engrossing or involving oneself deeply in an activity or thought.
    • After the breakup, he is burying himself in work to forget his sadness.
    • She is burying herself in her studies for the final exam.
    • He is burying his head in a book and ignoring the noise.
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