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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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He said, due to the former presence of greenhouses on the land, which then were destroyed and buried under a layer of top soil, it was reverted to agricultural designation.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

A struggle also remains for Jefferson-Hemings descendants to gain the right to be buried in the Jefferson graveyard.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

Los Angeles is one of many cities across the nation fighting an epic battle to solve a multibillion-dollar problem buried underground.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

A month after the earthquakes, search efforts continue for victims whose remains might be buried underneath rubble, but operations have evolved to focus on post-earthquake humanitarian aid and rebuilding.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

I changed my dirty shirt in the McDonald’s bathroom, but my toothbrush and toothpaste were buried too deep inside the suitcase.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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