buried
Translation
buried, hidden, covered
Examples
The dog found a buried bone.
The dog found a buried bone.
He was buried in his work all day.
He was buried in his work all day.
The ancient city was buried under ash.
The ancient city was buried under ash.
Grammar Patterns
buried ((in/under sth.)) covered by something The keys were buried under a pile of papers.
buried ((in sth.)) deeply involved in something (figurative) She was buried in a book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: covered, hidden, concealed; Antonyms: exposed, uncovered
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to bury', used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Imagine a treasure 'buried' under the sand. It can also be used figuratively, like being 'buried' in books.