grave

UK
/ɡreɪv/
US
/ɡreɪv/
gravenoun
graves
pl
UK
/ɡreɪv/
US
/ɡreɪv/
Translations
They visited the grave of their ancestors.
Они посетили могилу своих предков.
The archaeologists discovered an ancient grave.
Археологи обнаружили древний могильник.
Definitions
A place of burial for a dead body, typically a hole dug in the ground and marked by a stone or mound.
The family gathered around the grave to pay their respects.
A place where something that is lost or forgotten is buried or left.
The old shipwreck became a grave for many treasures lost at sea.
The mark (`) used over a vowel to indicate a specific pronunciation, stress, or tone; the grave accent.
In the word "frère," the first "e" bears a grave.
Death regarded abstractly as a state, or the condition of being dead.
From cradle to grave, he remained loyal to his homeland.
Synonyms
burial site
resting place
graveadjective
graver
Comp.
gravest
Super.
UK
/ɡreɪv/
US
/ɡreɪv/
Translations
He had a grave expression on his face.
У него было серьёзное выражение лица.
The patient is in grave condition.
Пациент находится в тяжёлом состоянии.
The news had a grave impact on the community.
Новости оказали мрачное воздействие на сообщество.
Additional translations
Definitions
Serious or solemn in manner or appearance.
The doctor had a grave expression as he delivered the diagnosis.
Giving cause for alarm; serious.
The situation was grave, requiring immediate attention from the authorities.
In music, very slow and solemn.
The symphony begins with a grave introduction.
gravepast participle
Definitions
Engraved or carved, especially deeply and permanently.
Ancient graven tablets lay beneath the ruins.
graveverb
graved
Past Simple
graved
Past Participle
graving
Gerund
UK
/ɡreɪv/
US
/ɡreɪv/
Translations
The artisan will grave the design onto the metal surface.
Мастер будет высекать узор на металлической поверхности.
They decided to grave their initials on the tree.
Они решили гравировать свои инициалы на дереве.
Definitions
To carve or cut (a design, letters, etc.) into a hard surface.
The artisan graved intricate patterns into the stone tablet.
To fix (something) indelibly in the mind or memory.
The tragic event was graved in her memory forever.
To clean and treat the bottom of (a wooden ship) by burning off marine growth and applying protective substances.
The ship was careened and graved before the next voyage.