Grave
Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪv/
Grave (noun)
- a place in the ground where a dead person is buried
Examples
- The flowers were placed on the grave.
- He visited the grave every year.
Common collocations: visit a grave, dig a grave, grave marker, grave danger, grave mistake
Grave (adjective)
- very serious or important, often causing worry
- having a serious and calm expression or manner
Examples
- The news was grave and unexpected.
- They faced a grave decision.