Entomb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtuːm/

Definitions of entomb

verb to place or bury in a tomb or grave

Example Sentences

A1 The ancient Egyptians entombed their pharaohs with treasures for the afterlife.

A2 Archaeologists discovered a tomb where ancient civilizations entombed their rulers.

B1 The burial site was carefully prepared to entomb the deceased with dignity.

B2 The crypt was designed to entomb the remains of the royal family for eternity.

C1 The catacombs entomb the memories of generations long gone.

C2 The mausoleum was built to entomb the great leader in a grand and majestic manner.

Examples of entomb in a Sentence

formal The ancient Egyptians used to entomb their pharaohs with great care and elaborate rituals.

informal I heard they entombed the treasure deep within the cave to keep it safe.

slang They entombed the evidence in the backyard to hide it from the cops.

figurative She felt like her grief was entombing her, suffocating her every day.

Grammatical Forms of entomb

• past tense: entombed
• plural: entombs
• comparative: more entombed
• superlative: most entombed
• present tense: entombs
• future tense: will entomb
• perfect tense: has entombed
• continuous tense: is entombing
• singular: entomb
• positive degree: entomb
• infinitive: entomb
• gerund: entombing
• participle: entombed

Origin and Evolution of entomb

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'entomb' originated from the combination of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'in' or 'within' and the word 'tomb' which refers to a burial chamber or grave.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of placing a body in a tomb or burial chamber, the word 'entomb' has evolved to also refer to the act of trapping or enclosing something or someone in a confined space.