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  • past tense form of bury.
  • past participle of bury.
Definitions

buried

[ber-eed] / ˈbɛr id /
ADJECTIVE
concealed
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Antonyms


ADJECTIVE
engrossed
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I’m on record with my horror—this was one of the best U.S. men’s tennis performances in eons, buried in the middle of the night—but the result is undeniable.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

The notification typically arrives buried in a stack of paperwork few people read carefully.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

Three vehicles belonging to people working on the mountain were partially buried Wednesday, as powerful gusts and torrential rain battered the popular hiking destination, a local official told AFP.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

Leave funeral wishes: You can include your preferences, such as whether you want to be buried or cremated, as well as music, readings or flowers.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

He leaned into it, buried his face in it, and started to cry.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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