The Takamatsuzuka burial mound is located in Asukamura, Nara prefecture.
Source: tatoeba (327551)
Burial
/ˈbɛɹɪəl/
Synonyms for "burial" (140 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (28)
Noun(7 words)
Adjective(2 words)
archaeological burialcanopic jar
Verb(3 words)
bury the deadbury treasureburying treasure
Strong matches (42)
Noun(6 words)
concealednessconcealmentcortegecoveringcovering upcovertnesscromlechcryptdarkeningdead marchdeceptiondeep sixdepositiondipdippingdirgedokhmadolmendousingduck
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duckingdunkingencoffinmentengulfmententombmentexequiesfuneralfuneral processionfunerary customsgravehiddennesshidinghouse of deathimmergenceimmersion
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (70)
inhumationintermentinundationinurninginvisibilitylast homelast postlong homelow green tentlow housemaskingmastabamausoleummonstrancemuffled drummummy chambermystificationnarrow houseobscurationobscurement
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obsequiesoccultationossuariumossuarypassage gravepitprimary burialputting awaypyramidreburialreliquaryresting placescreeningsecondary burialsecrecysecretionsepulchersepultureshaft graveshrinesinkingsousesousingstupasubmergencesubmersionsubterfugetapstombtopetower of silencetumulusuncommunicativenessurn burialvault
Noun(12 words)
inhumationinterment of objectsintermentsinterringmortuarysepulcheringsepulchralsepulturesuppressiontime capsule burialtombtombing
Verb(1 words)
interring the remains
Preposition(1 words)
into the ground
Determiner(1 words)
most burial-action
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: entombment, interment, archaeological burial, artifact burial, baptism.
- Sentence evidence is available for burial, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "burial".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "burial"
Keep "burial" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "burial" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "burial", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "burial" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriescemeteryceremonyconcealingconcealmentcoverupdeath related termfuneralfunerary descriptorhidingobsequyprocedureresting placeritual
More specific
7 entriesCollocations
9 entriesburial chamberburial customsburial groundburial ritesburial serviceburial sitecemetery plotfuneral servicegrave site
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Why do Muslims place such importance on burial?
Source: tatoeba (329109)
It is a two level style round burial mound, 23m diameter (lower level), 18m (higher).
Source: tatoeba (329405)
In a traditional Javanese burial, before the grave is filled in, someone close to the deceased will go down into it and shout into his ear the Muslim profession of faith. The message is "Don't forget. Especially not now."
Source: tatoeba (2079548)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "burial"?
Closest matches include entombment, interment, archaeological burial, artifact burial, baptism.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "burial"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.