grave
UK: ɡreɪv | US: ɡreɪv
n. a burial place for a dead body, typically marked by a stone or mound
adj. serious or solemn in manner or appearance
vt. (archaic) to carve or engrave
The word "grave" originates from the Latin gravis, meaning "heavy" or "serious." This dual sense evolved into Old English græf (a burial place, where the earth is "heavy" with solemnity) and the adjective "grave" (serious, weighty in tone). The verb form (now archaic) derives from the idea of "carving deeply," linking back to the notion of weight or permanence.
They visited their grandfather's grave on Memorial Day.
The judge's grave expression silenced the courtroom.
(Archaic) The artisan graved intricate patterns into the silver.
Her voice was grave as she delivered the bad news.
The cemetery was filled with rows of ancient graves.