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Vocabulary Entry
tomb
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A burial place for a dead body, typically a large vault.
Example Sentences
"The ancient tomb was filled with treasures."
"She visited her grandfather's tomb every year on his birthday."
"The archaeologists discovered a royal tomb in the desert."
V
verb
To place (someone or something) in a tomb or grave.
Example Sentences
"They plan to tomb the remains with honor."
"The hero was tombed in a grand ceremony."
"After the funeral, they will tomb the ashes in the garden."