bury
Translation
to bury, to inter, to hide
Examples
They will bury the treasure on the island.
They will bury the treasure on the island.
He buried his face in his hands.
He buried his face in his hands.
She was buried in her work all day.
She was buried in her work all day.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) 〈in sth.〉 to put (sth.) in the ground and cover it They will bury the treasure on the island.
((oneself)) ((in sth.)) to involve oneself deeply in (sth.) She was buried in her work all day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inter, entomb, cover; Antonyms: unearth, exhume
Etymology
From Old English 'byrgan', meaning 'to raise a mound, hide, bury'.
Memory Tips
Imagine burying a treasure chest full of berries. The similar sound helps.