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B1 verb (past participle/adjective) #11 가장 일반적인 11분 분량

buried

상위 11

At the A1 level, 'buried' is a word you use to talk about simple actions involving the ground or hiding things. Think about a dog in a garden. The dog has a bone. It digs a hole in the dirt. It puts the bone in the hole. Then, it covers the bone with more dirt. Now, the bone is buried. You can also use it for simple games like hide and seek. If you put a toy under a big pile of clothes, you can say the toy is buried. It is a word that describes something you cannot see because it is under something else. At this level, we focus on physical things like sand, dirt, or toys. For example, 'The cat buried its toy in the sand.' It is important to remember that 'buried' sounds like the word 'berry' (the fruit). Even though it has a 'u', we say it with an 'e' sound. This is a common word in stories about pirates and treasure. Pirates always have a chest of gold that is buried on an island. To find it, you need a map and you need to dig. So, 'buried' means 'under the ground' or 'under a pile of things.'

At the A2 level, you can start using 'buried' to describe more than just bones and treasure. You might use it to talk about the weather or your home. For example, if there is a lot of snow in the winter, you can say, 'The cars were buried under the snow.' This means the snow was so deep that you could not see the cars. You can also use it for objects in your house. If you are looking for your keys and you find them at the very bottom of your bag, you can say, 'My keys were buried under my books.' In this case, 'buried' means 'hidden at the bottom of a pile.' It is a very useful word for describing a mess. You might also hear it in simple stories. If a character is very sad, they might 'bury' their face in a pillow. This means they put their face deep into the pillow so no one can see them crying. The grammar is usually 'something is buried under something' or 'someone buried something in something.' It is a past action or a description of where something is located right now.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'buried' in both literal and figurative ways. Literally, it describes things covered by earth, snow, or other materials. For example, 'The ancient city was buried by a volcano.' Figuratively, it is a great way to describe being very busy. If you have five hours of homework and three tests to study for, you can say, 'I am buried in work.' This doesn't mean you are literally under a pile of paper (though you might be!), but it means you feel overwhelmed. You can also use it for emotions or secrets. If someone has a secret they don't want anyone to know, they might try to 'bury the truth.' This means they are trying to hide it so deep that no one will find it. You will also see 'buried' used in common phrases like 'buried treasure' or 'buried alive.' At this level, you should pay attention to the prepositions that follow 'buried.' We usually use 'in' for work or emotions ('buried in thought') and 'under' or 'beneath' for physical objects ('buried under the rubble'). It is a versatile word that helps you express the idea of being overwhelmed or hidden.

At the B2 level, 'buried' becomes a tool for more nuanced and descriptive language. You can use it to describe the placement of information in a text or the strategic hiding of facts. For instance, in journalism, you might hear about a reporter 'burying the lead.' This means the most important part of the story was placed in the middle of the article rather than at the beginning, perhaps to make it less noticeable. You can also use 'buried' to describe geological or archaeological processes in more detail. 'The fossils were buried deep within the limestone strata, preserved for millions of years.' In a professional context, 'buried' is often used to describe data or clauses in a contract. 'The exit fee was buried in the fine print on the last page.' This implies a level of intentionality—someone put it there so it wouldn't be easily seen. You should also be familiar with the idiom 'bury the hatchet,' which means to settle a disagreement and become friends again. At this level, you should be able to use 'buried' to add weight and imagery to your descriptions, moving beyond simple physical placement to concepts of visibility, priority, and emotional suppression.

At the C1 level, you should explore the more abstract and literary uses of 'buried.' It often appears in discussions about psychology, history, and complex social structures. In psychology, one might discuss 'buried memories' or 'buried trauma'—experiences that the mind has suppressed to protect the individual, which may later resurface in unexpected ways. In historical analysis, you might read about 'buried narratives,' referring to the stories of marginalized groups that have been excluded from mainstream history books. The word 'buried' here implies a systematic or natural process of obscuring the truth. You can also use it to describe subtle qualities in art or music. 'The melody is buried under a complex layer of percussion,' suggesting that the listener must pay close attention to hear it. In business, 'buried costs' or 'buried liabilities' refer to financial obligations that are not immediately apparent but could cause significant problems later. At this level, your use of 'buried' should reflect an understanding of its power to describe things that are not just hidden, but are structurally or psychologically obscured. It carries a connotation of depth and the requirement of significant effort to uncover or resolve.

At the C2 level, 'buried' is used with high precision to convey sophisticated metaphors and subtle ironies. You might use it to critique social or political systems, such as describing a piece of vital legislation as being 'buried in committee,' meaning it is being intentionally delayed or ignored by a group of officials. In literature, 'buried' can be used to describe a character's internal state with great economy: 'He lived a life of buried hopes,' which immediately suggests a person who has abandoned their dreams but still carries the weight of them. You should be able to distinguish 'buried' from its more technical synonyms like 'interred' or 'entombed' and use them to set a specific tone. For example, 'interred' adds a layer of funereal solemnity, while 'entombed' suggests a claustrophobic or permanent state of being trapped. You can also use 'buried' to describe the way language itself can obscure meaning, such as 'meaning buried under layers of jargon.' At this level, 'buried' is not just a description of location; it is a commentary on accessibility, truth, and the passage of time. You should be able to use it in complex sentence structures, such as, 'The significance of the discovery was buried by the subsequent media circus, leaving the public unaware of its true implications.'

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buried 30초 만에

Buried primarily means placed underground and covered with earth, commonly used in contexts of funerals, gardening, or hiding valuable items like treasure.
It is frequently used figuratively to describe being overwhelmed by a large amount of something, such as work, emails, or financial debt.
The word can describe something hidden or obscured from view, like information in a long report or a physical object at the bottom of a pile.
In emotional or psychological contexts, it refers to the suppression of feelings or memories that a person does not want to confront or reveal.

The word buried is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'bury,' but it is frequently employed as an adjective to describe something that is positioned deep inside or underneath something else. At its most fundamental level, it refers to the act of placing a body or an object in the ground and covering it with earth, a practice central to human funerary traditions for millennia. However, in modern English, the scope of 'buried' has expanded significantly beyond the graveyard. We use it to describe anything that is hidden from view by being covered, whether that is a city buried under volcanic ash or a set of keys buried at the bottom of a messy backpack. The word carries a sense of weight, depth, and sometimes finality.

Literal Interment: This refers to the physical act of placing something in a hole in the ground. It is most commonly associated with funerals or hiding treasure. For example, 'The pirate's gold remained buried for centuries on the deserted island.'
Metaphorical Overload: In a professional or personal context, 'buried' describes being overwhelmed by a massive volume of tasks or information. If you are 'buried in emails,' it implies that the sheer quantity is so high that you feel trapped or unable to see a way out.
Emotional Suppression: Psychologically, people often speak of 'burying' their feelings or past traumas. This means intentionally trying to forget or hide emotions deep within the subconscious mind so they do not have to be dealt with openly.

After the heavy blizzard, the entire village was buried under three feet of fresh snow, making it impossible for cars to move.

Example of physical covering by natural elements.

In the world of technology and information, 'buried' describes content that is difficult to find because it is located deep within a website's hierarchy or at the bottom of a search results page. If a crucial piece of information is buried in the fine print of a contract, it means it was placed there specifically so that people might overlook it. This usage highlights the concept of visibility—or the lack thereof. When something is buried, it requires effort, digging, or specific intent to bring it back to the surface.

The archaeologist discovered a buried chamber that had not been opened for over three thousand years.

Culturally, the term is also used in sports and competition. To 'bury' a shot in soccer or basketball means to score a goal or basket with great force or accuracy, effectively 'putting the game to rest.' Similarly, if a team is 'buried' in the standings, they are so far behind that they have no realistic chance of winning. These varied applications show how the core concept of 'covering' or 'putting away' adapts to different human experiences, from the literal soil to the figurative depths of data and emotion.

Using the word buried correctly requires understanding its dual nature as both a verb form and an adjective. As a past participle, it often follows a form of the verb 'to be' (is, was, were) to describe a state. For instance, 'The house was buried by the landslide.' Here, it functions as a passive verb. However, in the phrase 'the buried treasure,' it acts as a pure adjective, modifying the noun 'treasure.' Understanding this distinction helps in constructing grammatically sound sentences that convey the intended level of action or description.

Passive Voice Construction: When something is covered by an external force, we use the passive voice. Example: 'The ancient ruins were buried beneath layers of sediment over millions of years.'
Adjectival Placement: When describing an object that is already underground, place 'buried' before the noun. Example: 'The buried cables provide electricity to the entire neighborhood without cluttering the skyline.'
Prepositional Pairings: 'Buried' is almost always followed by 'under,' 'beneath,' or 'in.' Example: 'She found her phone buried in the sand near the volleyball court.'

He buried his face in his hands to hide his tears from the crowd.

When using 'buried' figuratively, the sentence structure often emphasizes the intensity of the situation. To say someone is 'buried in debt' suggests a crushing, inescapable financial burden. In these cases, 'buried' acts as a powerful intensifier. You aren't just 'in debt'; you are 'buried' by it. This nuance is crucial for learners who want to move from basic descriptions to more evocative, native-like English. It allows for the expression of scale and emotional weight through a single, well-placed word.

The lead story was buried on page ten of the newspaper, far away from the headlines.

Finally, consider the use of 'buried' in phrasal contexts like 'buried alive.' This specific combination is used both literally in horror stories or news reports about mining accidents, and figuratively to describe someone trapped in a situation they cannot escape. In all these sentence patterns, the core idea remains the same: something is being put out of sight, covered up, or overwhelmed by a superior force or volume of material.

The word buried is a staple of diverse communicative environments, ranging from the high-stakes world of breaking news to the mundane complaints of office life. If you turn on a news broadcast after a natural disaster, you are almost certain to hear it. Reporters will describe homes buried by mudslides or hikers buried under avalanches. In these contexts, the word conveys urgency and tragedy. It is also a favorite in the field of archaeology; documentaries about Egypt or Rome frequently mention 'buried cities' or 'long-buried secrets' that have finally been brought to light.

In the Workplace: Listen for it during Monday morning meetings. A colleague might say, 'I'm sorry I didn't reply to your request; I've been buried in paperwork all week.' This is a standard way to express being extremely busy.
In Literature and Film: Mystery novels often revolve around a 'buried past' or a 'buried truth.' It suggests that the information is not just forgotten, but intentionally hidden away to prevent discovery.
In Sports Commentary: When a player makes a perfect shot, the commentator might yell, 'He buried it!' This implies the shot was so definitive that it ended the opponent's hopes.

The company's scandalous environmental record was buried deep within a 500-page annual report.

You will also encounter 'buried' in legal and financial discussions. Lawyers talk about 'burying the lead,' which means hiding the most important part of a story or argument in the middle of less important details. Financial analysts might discuss 'buried assets,' which are valuable items that are not immediately obvious on a company's balance sheet. In each of these professional niches, 'buried' serves as a metaphor for something that is present but obscured from immediate view.

I found an old photograph buried at the bottom of a trunk in the attic.

Lastly, everyday conversation is full of this word. Parents might tell their children, 'Your room is so messy, I think the floor is buried under all those toys!' Or a friend might describe a movie as having a 'buried meaning' that requires a second viewing to understand. Because the word bridges the gap between the physical world and abstract concepts, it is one of the most versatile and frequently heard terms in the English language.

Despite its common usage, the word buried presents several pitfalls for English learners, primarily concerning its pronunciation and its confusion with similar-sounding words. The most frequent error is pronouncing the 'u' as it appears. Many learners try to say /bʌrid/ (rhyming with 'hurried') or /bjʊrid/ (like 'pure'). However, the correct pronunciation is actually /ˈber.id/, which sounds exactly like the word 'berried' (as in a fruit). This phonetic irregularity is a classic example of the challenges found in English spelling-to-sound relationships.

Pronunciation Error: Mistake: Pronouncing it as 'buh-ried.' Correct: It should sound like 'berry' + 'd'. Think of a strawberry to remember the sound.
Confusing with 'Hidden': While all buried things are hidden, not all hidden things are buried. Use 'buried' only when there is a sense of being under or inside something. A person hiding behind a curtain is not 'buried' behind it.
Overuse in Figurative Speech: Learners often use 'buried' for any kind of busyness. However, 'buried' implies a specific kind of overwhelming volume. If you just have two tasks, you are 'busy,' not 'buried.'

Incorrect: The dog burried the bone. Correct: The dog buried the bone. (Note the single 'r').

Spelling is another area where mistakes occur. Because of the double 'r' in words like 'hurried' or 'carried,' learners often mistakenly write 'burried.' It is important to remember that 'bury' only has one 'r,' and this carries over to 'buried.' Additionally, some confuse 'buried' with 'berried.' While they sound identical, 'berried' refers to plants that have produced berries, a much less common word in daily conversation.

He was so buried in his book that he didn't hear the doorbell ring.

Another subtle mistake involves the use of prepositions. While 'buried in' and 'buried under' are often interchangeable, 'buried in' is more common for metaphorical contexts (buried in thought, buried in work), whereas 'buried under' is more common for physical objects (buried under the snow). Using 'buried by' is also correct when referring to the agent of the action (buried by the sand). Misusing these can make a sentence sound slightly unnatural to a native speaker.

To truly master the word buried, it is helpful to compare it with its synonyms and alternatives. Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning, and choosing the right one can make your writing more precise. For example, while 'buried' is a general term, 'interred' is much more formal and specifically refers to placing a body in a grave during a funeral ceremony. You would never say you 'interred' your car keys in your bag, but you might say a famous poet was 'interred' in Westminster Abbey.

Buried vs. Interred: Buried is general and can be used for anything. Interred is formal and specifically for human remains. Example: 'The king was interred in the royal vault.'
Buried vs. Submerged: Buried implies being under solid material like earth or snow. Submerged implies being under water. Example: 'The town was submerged after the dam broke.'
Buried vs. Overwhelmed: In figurative use, buried emphasizes the volume of things covering you, while overwhelmed emphasizes your emotional reaction to that volume.

The ancient scrolls were entombed within a stone sarcophagus for centuries.

Another alternative is 'entombed,' which suggests being trapped inside a tomb or a solid structure, often with the implication that there is no way out. This is more dramatic than 'buried.' For smaller objects, you might use 'stashed' or 'tucked away' if the act of hiding was intentional and neat. 'Buried' often implies a more haphazard or deep covering. If you find a coin at the bottom of a couch, it was 'buried' there by accident; if you put it there on purpose, you 'stashed' it.

The news of the scandal was shrouded in mystery for many years.

Finally, consider 'engulfed.' While 'buried' means covered from above or within, 'engulfed' means surrounded on all sides, often by fire or waves. If a house is 'buried' in snow, the snow is on top of it. If it is 'engulfed' in flames, the fire is all around it. Understanding these subtle differences allows you to paint a much clearer picture for your listener or reader, moving beyond the simple 'buried' to more descriptive and evocative language.

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The pronunciation of 'bury' and 'buried' with an 'e' sound is a remnant of the Middle English Kentish dialect. While most of English adopted the Midlands or Southern pronunciations, 'bury' kept its unique Kentish vowel sound.

발음 가이드

UK /ˈber.id/

US /ˈber.id/

The stress is on the first syllable: BER-ied.

라임이 맞는 단어

berried married carried ferried harried tarried serried queried

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing the 'u' like 'bus' (/bʌrid/).
Pronouncing the 'u' like 'blue' (/bjʊrid/).
Adding an extra 'r' sound (bur-ried).
Confusing it with the pronunciation of 'bury' as 'burry'.
Failing to change the 'y' sound to an 'i' sound.

난이도

독해 2/5

Easy to recognize in context, though figurative meanings require some thought.

쓰기 3/5

Spelling (one 'r') and irregular vowel sound can be tricky.

말하기 4/5

The pronunciation is highly irregular and often mispronounced by learners.

듣기 3/5

Sounds like 'berried', which might cause confusion in specific contexts.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

ground cover hide under deep

다음에 배울 것

interred overwhelmed suppressed excavated shrouded

고급

stratigraphy subterfuge obfuscation interment sepulcher

알아야 할 문법

Past Participle as Adjective

The 'buried' treasure was found.

Passive Voice with 'By'

The house was 'buried' by the snow.

Spelling: Y to I

Bury becomes 'buried' (not buryed).

Prepositional Choice

Use 'in' for abstract states and 'under' for physical layers.

Stative Passive

The cables 'are buried' (describing a state, not an action).

수준별 예문

The dog buried its bone in the garden.

Le chien a enterré son os dans le jardin.

Past tense of 'bury'.

I buried my feet in the warm sand.

J'ai enfoui mes pieds dans le sable chaud.

Physical action.

The toy is buried under the bed.

Le jouet est enterré sous le lit.

Used as an adjective/state.

Pirates buried the gold on the island.

Les pirates ont enterré l'or sur l'île.

Classic literal usage.

The cat buried the small ball in the box.

Le chat a enterré la petite balle dans la boîte.

Simple past.

Is the treasure buried here?

Le trésor est-il enterré ici ?

Question form.

He buried his face in the pillow.

Il a enfoui son visage dans l'oreiller.

Common physical idiom.

The seeds are buried in the soil.

Les graines sont enterrées dans le sol.

Passive state.

The car was buried under the deep snow.

La voiture était enterrée sous la neige profonde.

Passive voice.

I found my keys buried at the bottom of my bag.

J'ai trouvé mes clés enfouies au fond de mon sac.

Describing location.

The old house was buried by the forest trees.

La vieille maison était ensevelie par les arbres de la forêt.

Metaphorical covering.

She buried her head in her hands because she was tired.

Elle a mis sa tête dans ses mains parce qu'elle était fatiguée.

Reflexive action.

The small village was buried after the storm.

Le petit village a été enseveli après la tempête.

Passive voice.

We buried the dead bird in the park.

Nous avons enterré l'oiseau mort dans le parc.

Funerary context.

The remote control was buried under the cushions.

La télécommande était enfouie sous les coussins.

Everyday usage.

They buried the time capsule in the school yard.

Ils ont enterré la capsule temporelle dans la cour de l'école.

Intentional action.

I'm sorry I'm late; I've been buried in work all morning.

Désolé d'être en retard ; j'ai été submergé de travail toute la matinée.

Figurative: busy.

The city of Pompeii was buried by volcanic ash.

La ville de Pompéi a été ensevelie par les cendres volcaniques.

Historical/Passive.

He buried his emotions for years before talking to a friend.

Il a refoulé ses émotions pendant des années avant d'en parler à un ami.

Figurative: suppression.

The important news was buried on the last page of the paper.

La nouvelle importante était reléguée à la dernière page du journal.

Figurative: visibility.

Archaeologists found a buried tomb in the desert.

Les archéologues ont trouvé un tombeau enterré dans le désert.

Adjective usage.

She buried the secret deep in her heart.

Elle a enfoui le secret au plus profond de son cœur.

Poetic/Figurative.

The pipes are buried two meters underground.

Les tuyaux sont enterrés à deux mètres sous terre.

Technical description.

After the fight, they decided to bury the hatchet.

Après la dispute, ils ont décidé d'enterrer la hache de guerre.

Idiom: making peace.

The company's losses were buried in a complicated financial report.

Les pertes de l'entreprise étaient dissimulées dans un rapport financier complexe.

Figurative: concealment.

The hikers were buried by an avalanche but luckily rescued.

Les randonneurs ont été ensevelis par une avalanche mais heureusement secourus.

Passive voice / disaster.

He buried his past and started a new life in a different country.

Il a fait table rase de son passé et a commencé une nouvelle vie dans un autre pays.

Metaphorical transition.

The lead singer's voice was buried by the loud guitars.

La voix du chanteur principal était étouffée par les guitares bruyantes.

Figurative: sound balance.

The town is buried in debt after the failed project.

La ville est criblée de dettes après l'échec du projet.

Figurative: financial state.

The truth was buried under layers of lies and corruption.

La vérité était étouffée sous des couches de mensonges et de corruption.

Abstract metaphor.

She buried her head in a book to avoid the conversation.

Elle s'est plongée dans un livre pour éviter la conversation.

Idiom: focusing deeply.

The ancient scrolls remained buried for two millennia.

Les anciens parchemins sont restés enterrés pendant deux millénaires.

State of being.

The senator's controversial comments were buried by the breaking news of the war.

Les commentaires controversés du sénateur ont été éclipsés par les dernières nouvelles de la guerre.

Figurative: media overshadowing.

Psychologists believe that buried trauma can manifest as physical pain.

Les psychologues pensent que les traumatismes refoulés peuvent se manifester par une douleur physique.

Psychological terminology.

The meaning of the poem is buried in rich symbolism and metaphor.

Le sens du poème est caché derrière un riche symbolisme et des métaphores.

Literary analysis.

Many historical facts were buried by the victors of the war.

De nombreux faits historiques ont été occultés par les vainqueurs de la guerre.

Historical revisionism.

The small startup was buried by the marketing budget of its giant competitor.

La petite startup a été écrasée par le budget marketing de son géant concurrent.

Business metaphor.

He felt buried by the expectations of his family.

Il se sentait écrasé par les attentes de sa famille.

Emotional state.

The evidence was buried deep within the encrypted files.

Les preuves étaient dissimulées au plus profond des fichiers cryptés.

Technological context.

The melody was so buried in the mix that it was almost inaudible.

La mélodie était tellement noyée dans le mixage qu'elle était presque inaudible.

Audio engineering context.

The nuance of the argument was buried under a mountain of pedantic details.

La nuance de l'argument a été noyée sous une montagne de détails pédants.

Critique of style.

The project was buried in committee for months before being officially canceled.

Le projet a été enterré en commission pendant des mois avant d'être officiellement annulé.

Political/Bureaucratic idiom.

Her talent remained buried until she was discovered by a talent scout at age fifty.

Son talent est resté caché jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit découverte par un chercheur de têtes à l'âge de cinquante ans.

Metaphor for potential.

The architect's vision was buried by the city's restrictive zoning laws.

La vision de l'architecte a été étouffée par les lois de zonage restrictives de la ville.

Institutional constraint.

The author explores the buried resentments that tear families apart.

L'auteur explore les rancœurs refoulées qui déchirent les familles.

Literary theme.

The core issue was buried beneath layers of political rhetoric.

Le problème central était masqué par des couches de rhétorique politique.

Analysis of discourse.

The town's history is buried in the local archives, waiting for a researcher.

L'histoire de la ville est enfouie dans les archives locales, en attendant un chercheur.

Metaphor for research.

He lived a life of buried hopes and quiet desperation.

Il a vécu une vie d'espoirs déçus et de désespoir tranquille.

Existential description.

자주 쓰는 조합

buried deep

buried alive

buried treasure

buried in work

buried in thought

buried under snow

buried past

buried secret

buried in debt

buried face

자주 쓰는 구문

buried in the fine print

buried the lead

buried in paperwork

buried under the weight of

buried in the archives

buried the hatchet

buried his head in the sand

buried deep inside

buried by a landslide

buried in the mix

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buried vs berry

Sounds identical but refers to a small fruit.

buried vs berried

Sounds identical but means 'having berries' (e.g., a berried holly branch).

buried vs hurried

Spelled similarly but rhymes with 'furried' and means 'done quickly'.

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"Bury the hatchet"

To stop a conflict and become friendly again. It originates from Native American peace ceremonies.

After their big fight, the two brothers finally buried the hatchet.

informal/neutral

"Bury one's head in the sand"

To ignore unpleasant facts or a difficult situation. It comes from the myth that ostriches do this.

Ignoring the climate crisis is just burying your head in the sand.

neutral

"Bury the lead"

To hide the most important part of a story or piece of news in the middle of less important details.

The press release buried the lead about the layoffs.

journalistic/professional

"Dead and buried"

Something that is completely finished, forgotten, or no longer relevant.

That old argument is dead and buried; let's move on.

informal

"Bury the past"

To decide to forget about previous mistakes or bad experiences.

They decided to bury the past and start their relationship over.

neutral

"Bury someone in work"

To give someone so much work that they cannot cope with it.

My boss is trying to bury me in work before my vacation.

informal

"Bury the competition"

To defeat opponents completely and decisively.

The new tech company is looking to bury the competition with its low prices.

business/informal

"Bury a secret"

To ensure that a piece of information remains unknown to others.

She vowed to bury the secret and never speak of it again.

literary/neutral

"Bury the evidence"

To hide or destroy proof of a crime or mistake.

The criminal tried to bury the evidence in the woods.

neutral

"Bury the hatchet (with someone)"

Specifically making peace with a particular person.

I think it's time you buried the hatchet with your sister.

neutral

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buried vs hidden

Both mean out of sight.

Buried implies being covered by something else, usually deep. Hidden can just mean being behind something.

The cat is hidden behind the chair, but the treasure is buried in the garden.

buried vs covered

Both involve something on top.

Covered is a general term. Buried implies being completely enclosed or deep within.

The table is covered with a cloth, but the city was buried by ash.

buried vs submerged

Both mean being under something.

Submerged is specifically for liquids (water). Buried is for solids (earth, snow, paper).

The submarine is submerged, but the pipeline is buried.

buried vs interred

Both mean put in the ground.

Interred is formal and only for human remains in a funeral context.

The soldier was interred with full military honors.

buried vs overwhelmed

Both mean having too much to do.

Overwhelmed describes the feeling. Buried describes the situation using a physical metaphor.

I am buried in work and I feel overwhelmed.

문장 패턴

The [animal] buried the [object].

The dog buried the bone.

The [object] was buried under the [material].

The car was buried under the snow.

I am buried in [noun].

I am buried in homework.

The [abstract noun] was buried in the [document].

The truth was buried in the report.

Buried [noun] can lead to [consequence].

Buried trauma can lead to anxiety.

The [concept] remains buried beneath [metaphor].

The issue remains buried beneath layers of rhetoric.

He buried his face in [object].

He buried his face in his hands.

They decided to bury the [noun].

They decided to bury the hatchet.

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frequency

Common in both spoken and written English.

자주 하는 실수

I am burried in work. → I am buried in work.
The word 'buried' only has one 'r'.
The dog buryed the bone. → The dog buried the bone.
When a verb ends in 'y', you change the 'y' to 'i' before adding 'ed'.
He was buried under the water. → He was submerged in the water.
Use 'submerged' for liquids and 'buried' for solids like earth or snow.
I can't find it; it's buried behind the door. → I can't find it; it's hidden behind the door.
'Buried' implies being under or inside something, not just behind it.
Pronouncing 'buried' like 'hurried'. → Pronouncing 'buried' like 'berried'.
The 'u' in buried is an irregular 'e' sound.

팁

The Berry Rule

Always remember that 'bury' and 'buried' sound like 'berry' and 'berried'. Don't let the 'u' fool you into a different sound.

Use for Intensity

Use 'buried' instead of 'busy' when you want to emphasize that you have a huge, overwhelming amount of work to do.

Passive Voice

When describing natural disasters, 'buried' is almost always used in the passive voice: 'The town was buried by the mudslide.'

Peace Making

Use 'bury the hatchet' in professional or personal contexts to describe ending a long-standing disagreement.

Vivid Imagery

In creative writing, use 'buried' to describe things that are not just hidden, but have been forgotten by time, like 'buried memories'.

Single R

Watch out for the spelling! It's 'buried' with one 'r', unlike 'hurried' or 'worried'.

Common Pairs

Learn the common pairs like 'buried treasure', 'buried alive', and 'buried in thought' to sound more natural.

Information Depth

Use 'buried' to describe important details that are hard to find in a long document or website.

Context Clues

If you hear 'buried' in a news report, look for words like 'avalanche', 'snow', or 'rubble' to confirm the meaning.

Emotional Nuance

When talking about feelings, 'buried' suggests a choice to hide them, whereas 'forgotten' suggests they just faded away.

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기억법

Think of a 'berry' (strawberry) that fell in the dirt and got 'buried'. They sound exactly the same!

시각적 연상

Imagine a giant pile of emails physically covering your desk until you can't see the wood. You are 'buried' in work.

Word Web

ground hidden busy secret snow treasure grave paperwork

챌린지

Try to use 'buried' in three different ways today: once for a physical object, once for being busy, and once for an emotion.

어원

Derived from the Old English word 'byrgan', which meant to raise a mound, hide, or inter. It is related to the Old High German 'burgan' (to protect or hide) and the Old Norse 'bjarga' (to help or save).

원래 의미: The original sense was 'to shelter' or 'to hide in the ground for protection.'

Germanic

문화적 맥락

Be careful when using 'buried' in the context of death; 'interred' or 'laid to rest' are more respectful in formal settings.

Commonly used in casual conversation to complain about workload ('I'm buried!').

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe (buried alive theme)

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실제 사용 상황

Archaeology

buried city
buried artifacts
buried deep in the strata
remained buried for centuries

Office/Work

buried in paperwork
buried in emails
buried under a deadline
buried with requests

Natural Disasters

buried by an avalanche
buried under rubble
buried by a mudslide
buried in ash

Personal/Emotional

buried feelings
buried the past
buried in thought
buried memories

Gardening/Nature

buried seeds
buried roots
buried bone
buried nut

대화 시작하기

"Have you ever found something interesting buried in your backyard or at the beach?"

"When you feel buried in work, what is the first thing you do to stay organized?"

"Do you think it's better to bury the past or to talk about it openly?"

"What is a 'buried treasure' or hidden gem in your city that tourists don't know about?"

"If you could bury a time capsule for people 100 years from now, what would you put in it?"

일기 주제

Describe a time when you felt completely buried by responsibilities. How did you dig yourself out?

Write about a secret or a memory that you have kept buried for a long time. Why did you hide it?

Imagine you are an archaeologist who has just found a buried city. Describe what you see.

Do you agree with the idiom 'bury the hatchet'? Is it always possible to forgive and forget?

Reflect on a 'buried talent' you have. Why haven't you shared it with the world yet?

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No, it is not. 'Buried' is pronounced with an 'e' sound, like 'berry'. 'Hurried' is pronounced with a 'u' sound, like 'bus'. This is a very common mistake for learners.

Only if they are actually under something. If they are at the bottom of a pile of clothes, you can say they are buried. If you just don't know where they are, say they are 'misplaced' or 'lost'.

It is an idiom that means to stop fighting and make peace. It comes from a Native American tradition of literally burying a weapon to show that a war is over.

It can be both. In 'He buried the gold,' it is a verb. In 'The buried gold was never found,' it is an adjective describing the gold.

Usually, we use 'submerged' or 'sunken' for things under water. However, if something is under the sand at the bottom of the ocean, you can say it is 'buried in the seabed'.

'Buried under' usually refers to physical layers (under snow, under dirt). 'Buried in' is often used for metaphorical states (in work, in thought) or being inside a container (in a box).

No, it is incorrect. Even though 'hurried' and 'carried' have two 'r's, 'buried' only has one 'r'. The root word is 'bury'.

It is often used when a player scores a goal or a basket with great skill. 'He buried the shot!' means he made the goal perfectly.

Yes, it is very common. 'Buried feelings' are emotions that you try to hide or forget instead of dealing with them.

It means putting the most important information in the middle or at the end of an article instead of at the very beginning where it belongs.