7+ Synonyms for Bury & Similar Words
Definition of bury
- verb
- cover from sight; "Afghani women buried under their burkas"
- place in a grave or tomb; "Stalin was buried behind the Kremlin wall on Red Square"; "The pharaohs were entombed in the pyramids"; "My grandfather was laid to rest last Sunday"
- place in the earth and cover with soil; "They buried the stolen goods"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "bury"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like engross, entomb, forget can replace "bury" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "bury" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Bury" in song lyrics
See how bury is used in real songs:
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"Yo I shop Newbury, now you walk new bury"
7L & Esoteric — Warning - Knife in Face -
"Relax it's me, 9th Prince and the Killarmy adversary, we ready to bury"
9th Prince — Prince of the Empire State -
"More the merry, more to bury"
Army of the Pharaohs — Murda Murda