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BURIES

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There are 6 meanings of the word Buries.

Buries - as a verb

Cover from sight

Example: "Afghani women buried under their burkas"

Place in a grave or tomb

Example: "Stalin was buried behind the kremlin wall on red square"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
entomb10inhume11inter5lay to rest

Place in the earth and cover with soil

Example: "They buried the stolen goods"

Enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing

Example: "The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eat upimmerse11swallow13swallow up

Embed deeply

Example: "She sank her fingers into the soft sand"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sink8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
embed10engraft11imbed10implant11plant7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

Example: "I tried to bury these unpleasant memories"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forget10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He buries his treasure deep in the ground."
"The dog buries its bone in the backyard."
"She buries her face in her hands, unable to watch."
"The archaeologist buries the artifacts to preserve them."
"He buries his sadness in work."
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Word Game Points

Is BURIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, buries is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BURIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BURIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, buries is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BURIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BURIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, buries is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BURIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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