Grave — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Grave
Grave (noun)
- an excavation for burial of a body; broadly, a burial place
- death
- death
- a grave accent ` used to show that a vowel is pronounced with a fall of pitch (as in ancient Greek), that a vowel has a certain quality (such as è in French), that a final e is stressed and close and that a final o is stressed and low (as in Italian), that a syllable has a degree of stress between maximum and minimum (as in phonetic transcription), or that the e of the English ending -ed is to be pronounced (as in "this cursèd day")
Grave (adjective)
- meriting serious consideration, important
- likely to produce great harm or danger
- significantly serious, considerable, great
Grave (adverb or adjective)
- slowly and solemnly —used as a direction in music
Grave (verb)
- to carve or cut (something, such as letters or figures) into a hard surface, engrave
- to carve or shape with a chisel, sculpture
- to impress or fix (a thought, a memory, etc.) deeply
- to clean and pay with pitch
Grave (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a final resting place for a dead person
"the forlorn boy put flowers on his mother's grave"
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the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
"a rock star who found his early grave in a plane crash"
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the state of being dead
"a terrible fear of the grave"
Grave (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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having a matter of importance as its topic
"leaving gossip and celebrities to other magazines, this journal focuses on the grave issues confronting the nation"
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involving potential loss or injury
"going over Niagara Falls poses a grave danger"
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not joking or playful in mood or manner
"when I asked him how his dog was doing, he looked grave and said, Not good"
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having a low musical pitch or range
"a grave hexachord"
Grave (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface
"the doomed climber graved his initials into the rock face"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Grave
The most common words with a similar meaning to Grave:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Grave
Words with the opposite meaning of Grave:
Near Antonyms of Grave
Word Forms of Grave
Origin & Etymology of Grave
Middle English, from Old English græf; akin to Old High German grab grave, Old English grafan to dig
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Grave
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 13
- Topics: Places & Transportation
Words & Phrases Containing Grave
Frequently Asked Questions about Grave
What does "Grave" mean?
"Grave" means an excavation for burial of a body; broadly, a burial place. As an a noun, an adjective, an adverb or adjective and a verb, it is defined as: an excavation for burial of a body; broadly, a burial place. It has 8 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Grave"?
Other words for "Grave" include burial, sepulchre, sepulture, tomb, curtains, death, decease and demise. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Grave" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Grave"?
There are 175 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Grave". Common alternatives include burial, sepulchre, sepulture, tomb, curtains, death, decease, demise, dissolution and doom.
What is the opposite of "Grave"?
Antonyms of "Grave" include birth, nativity, existence, life, light, unserious, harmless and innocent. Near antonyms include creation, genesis, origination and rise.
How do you use "Grave" in a sentence?
Examples of "Grave" in a sentence: "the forlorn boy put flowers on his mother's grave"; "a rock star who found his early grave in a plane crash"; "a terrible fear of the grave".
Is "Grave" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Grave" can be used as a noun, an adjective, an adverb or adjective and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Grave" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C1-level word, "Grave" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Grave"?
"Grave" is pronounced /ˈgrāv/ as a noun and /ˈgrä-(ˌ)vā/ as an adverb or adjective.