Burying

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Placing or concealing something under the ground, or covering something so as to hide it deeply.

“She spent the afternoon burying bulbs in the garden ready for spring.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

bur·y·ing

Related Words

Synonyms

burial

Antonyms

unearthingexhumingdigging up

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains Y as a semi-vowel, U is the main vowel, ends -ING with no double letters

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Scrabble

Y adds a point, -ING ending is common, useful seven-letter word with moderate value

Words Related to Burying

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “burying” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

buoying burking burling burning burping burring busying

Words you can make from Burying

Shorter words formed from the letters in “burying”.

buying bingy birny bring briny bruin bungy burin burny girny inrub irgun ringy rubin rugby ruing runby unrig bing birn brig brin bugi burg

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