Pronunciation

/tʌm/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A burial place, typically underground, for a deceased person, often with a monument above it. 2. A memorial structure, monument, or vault where the remains of a person are interred. 3. (figurative) An end, conclusion, or final resting place. 4. A type of building or room used for storage or display of objects.

Phrases

• “Be buried in a tomb” refers to being interred after death.
• “Tombstone” or “headstone” is a marker placed above a tomb.
• “Eternal rest in peace” is a phrase often said at a tomb.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The ancient tomb was filled with treasures from a bygone era.”
• Verb: “After the funeral, the family laid the ashes to rest in a simple tomb.”
• Figurative: “His career came to an abrupt tomb when he was fired.”

Synonyms

• Burial place
• Crypt
• Mausoleum
• Necropolis
• Tombstone
• Vault

Antonyms

• Life
• Activity
• Vigor
• Existence (in the sense of continuation)