Grave: Learn the meanings and uses

Learn the meanings and uses of the word grave in different contexts, such as burial, death, seriousness, danger, and linguistics. Find synonyms, related terms, and examples from various sources and dictionaries. Definition of grave1 noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. GRAVE meaning: 1. a place in the ground where a dead person is buried: 2. seriously bad: 3. a place in the…. Learn more. Grave indicates a weighty dignity, or the character, aspect, demeanor, speech, etc., of one conscious of heavy responsibilities or cares, or of threatening possibilities: The jury looked grave while studying the evidence.