Grave - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
from cradle to grave
verb
- carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface (syn: engrave, inscribe, scratch)
engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name
adjective
a grave illness
faced a grave decision in a time of crisis
Extra examples
This violation of school rules is a grave matter.
His carelessness could have grave consequences.
They have placed themselves in grave danger.
I have grave doubts about this plan.
The judge issued his ruling with a grave expression.
The French word père is written with a grave accent over the first e.
At the head of the grave there was a small wooden cross.
Matthew's life is in grave danger.
The report expressed grave concern over the technicians' lack of training.
I have grave doubts about his ability.
The situation is becoming very grave.
Turnbull's face was grave as he told them about the accident.
Adam nodded gravely.
We are gravely concerned (=very concerned) about these developments.
They laid him in his grave.
Word forms
singular: grave
plural: graves
comparative: graver
superlative: gravest
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