Meaning of 'bury'

verb

to dismiss from the mind

Example: "I buried the thought."

Synonyms: forget

verb

to place in the earth and cover with soil

Example: "We planned to bury the time capsule in the backyard."

verb

to embed deeply

Example: "The force buried the splinter in my skin."

Synonyms: sink

verb

to enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing

Example: "Let's bury the issue."

Synonyms: swallow

verb

to cover from sight

Example: "The dog buried its bone in the yard."

verb

to place in a grave or tomb

Example: "We buried our loved one in the cemetery."

Synonyms: entomb inhume inter lay to rest