Definitions

1. noun

a hole or pit in the ground, typically used for the burial of a corpse

“She stood before the grave of her departed grandfather.”

2. noun

a serious or solemn mood

“The atmosphere of the room was grave and somber.”

3. verb

to bury or place in a grave

“The priest will grave the body on the hillside tomorrow.”

4. verb

to engrave or inscribe

“The artist will grave the message on the stone.”

5. adjective

serious or solemn in mood or tone

“The grave tone of the music filled the entire auditorium.”

6. adjective

dead or lifeless

“The grave silence in the room made everyone uncomfortable.”