Grave

Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪv/

Grave (noun)

  1. 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)

  1. very serious or important, often causing worry
  2. having a serious and calm expression or manner

Examples

  • The news was grave and unexpected.
  • They faced a grave decision.

Synonyms of Grave

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Grave

  • life events