bury

Everyday

1. To bury means to put something in a hole in the ground and cover it with earth. tree →
2. To bury a dead person or animal means to put their body in the ground, usually with a ceremony. tree →
3. To bury can mean to hide something under other things. tree →
4. To bury yourself in something means to give it all your attention. tree →

In the lessons

In nature lessons, squirrels bury nuts for winter and dogs bury bones. In history, archaeologists dig up things buried long ago, like Roman coins; pirates in stories bury treasure. In family life, people bury a pet in the garden or a person in a cemetery, which helps them say goodbye. Phrases: bury treasure, buried in, bury your head in the sand, bury the hatchet.

Examples

• The dog buried its bone in the garden. tree →
• Squirrels bury acorns to eat in winter. tree →
• The pirates buried their treasure on the island. tree →
• We buried our hamster under the apple tree. tree →
• My homework was buried under a pile of books. tree →
• She buried her face in her hands. tree →
• Archaeologists found a buried Viking ship. tree →
• He buried himself in a good book. tree →
• “Wendy, look at the turtles burying their eggs in the sand.” tree →

Note

Said «BER-ee», exactly like «berry», the fruit; do not mix them up. Y changes to ie: buries, buried; but burying. Noun: burial. «Bury the hatchet» means make peace.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Burial of the dead, with respect, is a command. Jewish law says even a stranger or an enemy must be buried, and that it should be done soon after death. In the primary lessons: In nature lessons, squirrels bury nuts for winter and dogs bury bones. In history, archaeologists dig up things buried long ago, like Roman coins; pirates in stories bury treasure. In family life, people bury a pet in the garden or a person in a cemetery, which helps them say goodbye. Phrases: bury treasure, buried in, bury your head in the sand, bury the hatchet.

Examples

• And Pharaoh said: 'Go up, and bury thy father, according as he made thee swear.' (Torah GEN.50.6, JPS 1917) tree →
• Now therefore let me go up, I pray thee, and bury my father, and I will come back.' (Torah GEN.50.5, JPS 1917) tree →
• And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a burying-place by the children of Heth. (Torah GEN.23.20, JPS 1917) tree →
• They have shed their blood like water round about Jerusalem, with none to bury them. (Writings PSA.79.3, JPS 1917) tree →
• And seven months shall the house of Israel be burying them, that they may cleanse the land. (Prophets EZK.39.12, JPS 1917) tree →
• And they went to bury her; but they found no more of her than the skull, and the feet, and the palms of her hands. (Prophets 2KI.9.35, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Said «BER-ee», exactly like «berry», the fruit; do not mix them up. Y changes to ie: buries, buried; but burying. Noun: burial. «Bury the hatchet» means make peace.