buried

• Qualifie ce qui a été placé ou caché sous terre, ou recouvert par quelque chose d'autre.

Describes something that has been placed or hidden underground, or covered by something else.

1. Placed undergroundA2formal

   Placed or hidden beneath the ground, typically in a grave or for concealment.

   enterré (placé sous terre)

   • The treasure was buried deep in the forest.
   • He was buried in the local cemetery.
   • The dog buried its bone in the backyard.

   Synonymesinhumedinterredunderground

2. Covered or hiddenB1formal

   Completely covered or concealed by something.

   enseveli, recouvert

   • The old city was buried under layers of volcanic ash.
   • She found her keys buried under a pile of papers.
   • The truth was buried beneath years of lies.

   Synonymesconcealedcoveredhiddeninterredsubmerged

   Antonymesexposeduncoveredvisible

3. Deeply engaged or absorbedB2informal

   Completely absorbed in a particular activity or state.

   absorbé

   • He was buried in his work and didn't hear the phone ring.
   • She was buried in thought, staring out the window.
   • They were buried in paperwork all afternoon.

   Synonymesabsorbedengagedengrossedintentinvolvedpreoccupiedrapt

   Antonymesdetacheddistractedunengageduninterested

• Verbe désignant l'action de mettre quelque chose sous terre, de recouvrir ou de cacher aux yeux.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing something underground, covering it, or hiding it from view.

1. Place in the groundA2formal

   To put a dead body into the ground, often as part of a funeral ceremony.

   enterrer un défunt

   • They buried their grandfather in the family cemetery.
   • The soldiers were buried with full military honors.
   • She wants to be buried next to her husband.

   Synonymesentombinhumeinterlay to restsepulcher

   Antonymesdisinterexhumeunearth

2. Hide or concealB1formal

   To cover something completely so that it cannot be seen or found.

   Enfouir, dissimuler

   • The treasure was buried deep underground.
   • He buried his face in his hands.
   • The documents were buried under a pile of old newspapers.

   Synonymescacheconcealcoverhideobscurescreensecreteshroudstashveil

   Antonymesexposerevealuncoverunearth

3. Overwhelm or occupyB2informal

   To be deeply involved in something, often work or thoughts.

   S'absorber dans

   • She is buried in work and has no time for lunch.
   • He buried himself in his studies for the exam.
   • They were buried in debt after the business failed.

   Synonymesabsorbbusyengageengrossfloodimmerseinundateinvolveoccupypreoccupyswamp

   Antonymesdisengagedistractfreerelease