Graveside Meaning in English
word
ˈɡɹeɪvˌsaɪd
GRAYV-syd
ɡɹˈeɪvsaɪd
grayv-SYD
Definition
The area right next to a grave, especially where family and friends gather during burial ceremonies.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in the context of funerals or burials ('graveside service'). Formal or neutral register. Rarely used outside this context. Not to be confused with 'graveyard', which refers to the entire cemetery.
Spanish: lado de la tumbaPortuguese (BR): beira do túmulo - junto ao túmuloPortuguese (PT): lado da campa - junto à campaChinese (Simplified): 墓旁Chinese (Traditional): 墓旁Hindi: कब्र के किनारेArabic: جانب القبرBengali: কবরের পাশে - কবরস্থান (নির্দিষ্ট অংশ)Russian: могила (у могилы) - место у могилыJapanese: 墓のそば - 墓前Vietnamese: bên mộ - cạnh mộKorean: 무덤가Turkish: mezar başı - mezar kenarıUrdu: قبر کے کنارےIndonesian: sisi kuburan - tepi makam
Example Sentences
The family stood by the graveside in silence.
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A graveside ceremony was held for her grandfather.
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Flowers were placed at the graveside.
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Many people shared memories at the graveside after the service.
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She found comfort talking to her father at his graveside.
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The pastor gave a short speech at the graveside before the burial.
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