Home / Dictionary / Graves

Graves Common

Graves has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

"The anthology was edited by Graves, the renowned English writer known for his deep interest in mythology and the classics."

2

plural of grave

"The ancient blacksmith used graves to grease his hammer before striking hot iron."

3

The sediment of melted tallow; greaves.

In plain English: Graves are holes dug into the ground where people bury dead bodies.

"The wind howled across the quiet cemetery, sending leaves swirling over the old graves."

Verb
1

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of grave

"He graves his face in his hands while waiting for news."

In plain English: To graves something means to bury it deeply so that nothing can be found again.

"The heavy rain began to graves in our yard after hours of continuous storming."

Proper Noun
1

A region close to Bordeaux in south-western France.

"The wine from Graves is renowned for its crisp, mineral-driven flavors that pair perfectly with oysters."

Example Sentences
"The wind howled across the quiet cemetery, sending leaves swirling over the old graves." noun
"The heavy rain began to graves in our yard after hours of continuous storming." verb
"I need to grave my own mistakes before I move forward." verb
"The manager asked me to grave the details of the project by noon." verb
"Please grave your concerns with HR so they can address them properly." verb
Related Terms
Rhyming Words
Compare
Graves vs