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tomb

[C] Countable
pl: tombs

This word carries a heavy atmosphere of permanence, silence, and often grandeur. It suggests a deliberate, architectural effort to preserve a body or a memory, moving beyond a simple grave to something designed for eternity. In a social or emotional sense, the word evokes a feeling of coldness and isolation. When used to describe a room or a building, it implies a place that is stifling, lifeless, or oppressive, where the air feels stagnant and the environment is devoid of warmth.

Countable when referring to individual burial structures like the Pyramids.

Meanings

Noun
[someone][something]

An enclosure or monument for burying the dead.

"The ancient king was laid to rest in a marble tomb."

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