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GRAVE

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Grave.

How to pronounce grave:

US

Grave - as a noun

Death of a person

Example: "He went to his grave without forgiving me"

A place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

Example: "He put flowers on his mother's grave"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tomb
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
placespottopographic point
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mark (`) placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grave accent

Grave - as an adjective satellite

Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

Example: "A grave god-fearing man"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sedatesobersolemn

Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

Example: "A dangerous operation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dangerousgrievouslife-threateningserioussevere

Of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought

Example: "Grave responsibilities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grievousheavyweighty

Grave - as a verb

Shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it

Example: "She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sculptsculpture

Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

Example: "Engrave a pen"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engraveinscribescratch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carvechip at
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grave - as an adjective

Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful.

Low in pitch, tone etc.

Serious, in a negative sense; important, formidable.

Influential, important; authoritative.

Example Sentences

"He visited his grandfather's grave at the cemetery."
"The tombstone stood tall at the entrance of the grave."
"The grave was adorned with flowers and wreaths."
"We gathered around the open grave to pay our respects."
"The cemetery was filled with rows upon rows of graves."
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Word Game Points

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

GRAVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

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

Is GRAVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grave is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRAVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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