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bury

verb B1 Neutral

Meaning

To bury something means to put it underground or to hide it from view.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "bury" with "berry," which is a type of fruit.

Example Sentences

I do not want to bury my mistakes this time .
I need to bury the old letters in the garden .
I will bury the old toys in the garden today .

Word in Context

On Saturday Anna and her friends decided to make a time capsule . They put a letter , a photo and a small toy into a metal box that will remind them of school . After they filled the box , they chose a quiet spot in the garden and began to bury it together . They placed a small stone on top and promised to open the capsule in ten years .

Common Phrases

bury a treasure bury a pet bury your feelings

Synonyms

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