Grief Definition & Meaning
grief
- noun
- intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
- something that causes great unhappiness; "her death was a great grief to John"
"Grief" in song lyrics
See how grief is used in real songs:
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"It's more beef, and more grief"
4th Disciple f/ ShoGun Assason — Tha Fall -
"I never knew that I brought you so much grief"
Aceyalone — I Never Knew -
"I'm sorry that I went and added to your grief"
Akon — Sorry, Blame it on Me
Words that rhyme with grief
Usage tips for "grief"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "grief" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for grief to find words that pair well.
Use "grief" in a verse
Now that you know what "grief" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does grief mean?
- intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) something that causes great unhappiness; "her death was a great grief to John"
- What part of speech is grief?
- Grief is a noun.
- How many definitions does grief have?
- Grief has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).