buried
UK: ˈber.id | US: ˈber.id
vt. placed or hidden underground (past tense of "bury")
adj. covered completely; concealed
The word "buried" originates from the Old English verb "byrgan," meaning "to hide or conceal," especially in the ground. The suffix "-ed" marks it as the past tense or past participle form. Over time, "bury" evolved from its Germanic roots (related to Old High German "borgen," meaning "to shelter") to its modern English usage, emphasizing the act of placing something underground or hiding it from view. The addition of "-ed" follows standard English verb conjugation rules.
The treasure was buried deep beneath the oak tree.
She buried her face in her hands to hide her tears.
Ancient artifacts were buried under layers of volcanic ash.
The dog buried its bone in the backyard.
His secrets remained buried for decades.