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bury (verb)

To place a dead body or an object in the ground and cover it with earth, or to hide something so that it cannot be easily seen or found. In a figurative sense, it means to overwhelm someone with a large amount of work or information.

💬 Example

"The dog likes to bury its bones in the garden so it can find them later."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a BERRY (the fruit). You plant a BERRY in the ground to grow a bush. Bury sounds exactly like BERRY.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
inter conceal hide entomb submerge
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Pronouncing 'bury' with a 'u' sound (like 'fury') instead of an 'e' sound (like 'berry').

Using 'bury' when 'hide' is more appropriate (e.g., 'I buried the keys in my pocket' instead of 'I h...

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