[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/bury/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [B](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/b/) / bury # bury verb (bury, buries, buried, burying) «bury» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. To bury means to put something in a hole in the ground and cover it with earth. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bury/#m1) 2. To bury a dead person or animal means to put their body in the ground, usually with a ceremony. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bury/#m2) 3. To bury can mean to hide something under other things. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bury/#m3) 4. To bury yourself in something means to give it all your attention. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bury/#m4) ### In the lessons In nature lessons, squirrels bury nuts for winter and dogs bury bones. In history, archaeologists dig up things buried long ago, like Roman coins; pirates in stories bury treasure. In family life, people bury a pet in the garden or a person in a cemetery, which helps them say goodbye. Phrases: bury treasure, buried in, bury your head in the sand, bury the hatchet. ### Examples - The dog buried its bone in the garden. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bury/#x1) - Squirrels bury acorns to eat in winter. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bury/#x2) - The pirates buried their treasure on the island. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bury/#x3) - We buried our hamster under the apple tree. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bury/#x4) - My homework was buried under a pile of books. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bury/#x5) - She buried her face in her hands. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bury/#x6) - Archaeologists found a buried Viking ship. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bury/#x7) - He buried himself in a good book. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bury/#x8) - “Wendy, look at the turtles burying their eggs in the sand.” [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bury/#x9) ### Note Said «BER-ee», exactly like «berry», the fruit; do not mix them up. Y changes to ie: buries, buried; but burying. Noun: burial. «Bury the hatchet» means make peace. ## In Jewish tradition Interpretation: Burial of the dead, with respect, is a command. Jewish law says even a stranger or an enemy must be buried, and that it should be done soon after death. In the primary lessons: In nature lessons, squirrels bury nuts for winter and dogs bury bones. In history, archaeologists dig up things buried long ago, like Roman coins; pirates in stories bury treasure. In family life, people bury a pet in the garden or a person in a cemetery, which helps them say goodbye. Phrases: bury treasure, buried in, bury your head in the sand, bury the hatchet. ### Examples - And Pharaoh said: 'Go up, and bury thy father, according as he made thee swear.' (Torah GEN.50.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/bury/#x1) - Now therefore let me go up, I pray thee, and bury my father, and I will come back.' (Torah GEN.50.5, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/bury/#x2) - And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a burying-place by the children of Heth. (Torah GEN.23.20, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/bury/#x3) - They have shed their blood like water round about Jerusalem, with none to bury them. (Writings PSA.79.3, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/bury/#x4) - And seven months shall the house of Israel be burying them, that they may cleanse the land. (Prophets EZK.39.12, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/bury/#x5) - And they went to bury her; but they found no more of her than the skull, and the feet, and the palms of her hands. (Prophets 2KI.9.35, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/bury/#x6) ### Note Said «BER-ee», exactly like «berry», the fruit; do not mix them up. Y changes to ie: buries, buried; but burying. Noun: burial. «Bury the hatchet» means make peace. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «bury» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bury/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«bury» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/bury.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «bury» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/bury/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«bury» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/bury.html) on Mova free.