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Check pronunciation: grave. Definition of grave adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Grave [N] [E] [S] Place where the physical remains of a deceased person are interred. It is "the place appointed for all living" ( Job 30:23 ). It is where all go, even animals ( Eccl 3:19-20 ). It is a place with no class distinctions ( Job 3:14-19 ).
What does the adjective grave mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective grave . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
What does the word grave mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word grave, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. grave has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. music (early 1600s) pathology (1820s) Entry status.
When choosing headstones or grave markers, we often pick design elements with little knowledge about the symbolism behind it. This glossary of cemetery symbolism will help you to understand the meaning of the many design elements.
Grave can refer to a noun, adjective, or verb, and its definitions can vary depending on the context. As a noun, a grave typically refers to a burial site or a place where a deceased person is buried. It can also refer to a tombstone or marker that signifies the presence of a grave.
a way of referring to the whole of a person's life, from birth until death. have one foot in the grave (informal) to be so old or sick that you are not likely to live much longer. turn/roll (over) in his/her grave. (of a person who is dead) likely to be very shocked or angry My father would turn over in his grave if he knew.
