bury
UK: ˈberi | US: ˈberi
vt. to place a dead body in the ground or a tomb
vt. to hide something underground or beneath a surface
vt. (figurative) to conceal or suppress (e.g., emotions, memories)
The word "bury" traces back to Old English byrgan, which originally meant "to hide or cover," reflecting ancient practices of concealing the dead. Over time, it specialized to mean interring a body. The verb-forming suffix -y (or -ian in Old English) solidified its action-oriented meaning. The word’s evolution mirrors societal shifts in burial customs, from simple concealment to formalized rites.
They decided to bury their beloved pet in the backyard.
Pirates often buried treasure on remote islands.
She tried to bury her feelings of guilt.
The ancient city was buried under layers of volcanic ash.
He buried himself in work to avoid thinking about the loss.