Definition of Grave
Grave
Gra·ve


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A place of burial, especially one marked by a stone or monument.

e.g. The family visited the grave of their loved one on the anniversary of her death.

(adjective)
likely to produce harm;

e.g. The worldwide pandemic has been a grave international public health crisis from the very beginning.

(adjective)
serious or considerably great;

e.g. They were going over a matter of grave importance.

(noun)
a place of burial for a dead body;

e.g. The lowered the coffin into the cove, covered it with the dirt, and kept flowers and candles.



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