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Meaning ofgravein English

grave

us//ɡɹeɪv//uk//ɡɹeɪv//

Pluralgraves
Comparative Adjectivegraver
Superlative Adjectivegravest

Definitions

Noun
1. an earth excavation for burial
2. a place for interment (tomb, sepulcher, etc.)
3. a written accent (è) in languages
  The accent grave is used to indicate pronunciation in some languages.
Adjective
1. dignified and serious; not cheerful
  The judge had a grave expression during the trial.
2. serious; important and formidable
  The situation is grave and requires immediate attention.
3. low in sound or tone
  The sound of the cello was grave and mournful.

Compounds / Phrases

graveclothes graveside grave wax graveyard graveyards gravesides gravesite gravesites dead-men's grave