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BURIED

(adj., verb)
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There are 9 meanings of the word Buried.

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Buried - as an adjective

Placed in a grave

Example: "The hastily buried corpses"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inhumedinterred
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unburied

Buried - as a verb

To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.

To place in the ground.

Example: "Bury a bone;  bury the embers"

To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.

Example: "She buried her face in the pillow;  they buried us in paperwork"

To suppress and hide away in one's mind.

Example: "Secrets kept buried; she buried her shame and put on a smiling face."

To put an end to; to abandon.

Example: "They buried their argument and shook hands."

To score a goal.

To kill or murder.

To render imperceptible by other, more prominent stimuli; drown out.

Example: "Vocals buried in the mix"

Example Sentences

"He discovered a buried treasure chest in his backyard."
"The archaeologists found ancient buried artifacts at the excavation site."
"After the snowstorm, the car was completely buried under a thick layer of snow."
"The old house had a hidden room buried deep in its basement."
"The town was silent, as if buried in a deep sleep."
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Word Game Points

Is BURIED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, buried is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BURIED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BURIED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, buried is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BURIED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BURIED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, buried is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BURIED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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