Bereavement

Pronunciation: /bɪˈrivmənt/

Definitions of bereavement

noun the state of being deprived of something or someone valuable, especially through death

Example Sentences

A1 Losing a loved one can cause deep bereavement.

A2 The family is still in mourning after the bereavement of their grandfather.

B1 Counseling services are available for those experiencing bereavement.

B2 The support group helped her cope with the bereavement of her husband.

C1 The therapist specializes in helping individuals navigate the complex emotions of bereavement.

C2 The novel beautifully captures the raw emotions of bereavement and loss.

Examples of bereavement in a Sentence

formal The family is still in the process of mourning their recent bereavement.

informal She's been struggling to cope with the bereavement of her best friend.

slang I can't believe he ghosted her right after her bereavement.

figurative The end of the era marked a bereavement of sorts for the company.

Grammatical Forms of bereavement

• past tense: bereaved
• plural: bereavements
• comparative: more bereaved
• superlative: most bereaved
• present tense: bereaves
• future tense: will bereave
• perfect tense: have bereaved
• continuous tense: is bereaving
• singular: bereavement
• positive degree: bereaved
• infinitive: to bereave
• gerund: bereaving
• participle: bereaved

Origin and Evolution of bereavement

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bereavement' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'berever' meaning to rob or seize by violence.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bereavement' has come to specifically refer to the state of being deprived of a loved one through death, shifting from its original meaning of robbery or violent seizure.