What does inter mean?
Inter means To bury in a grave..
Inter
/ɪnˈtɚ/ · verb
Meaning
To bury in a grave..
Definitions by Sense
- To bury in a grave.
- To confine, as in a prison.
Example Sentences
The tomb was discovered on Fenghuangshan (Phoenix Hill) in Chinancheng, Chiangling county, in China’s central Hupeh province. An inscription on a bamboo tablet found in it shows that the corpse was interred in the fifth moon of the 13th year of the reign of Emperor Wen, that is, in 167 B.C.
Synonyms for inter
Antonyms for inter
Related Words
Word Forms
- inters
- interring
- interred
- enter
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for inter?
Common synonyms include bury, inearth, entomb, inhume.
What is the opposite of inter?
Possible antonyms include dig up, disentomb, disinter, exhume.
How do you use inter in a sentence?
The tomb was discovered on Fenghuangshan (Phoenix Hill) in Chinancheng, Chiangling county, in China’s central Hupeh province. An inscription on a bamboo tablet found in it shows that the corpse was interred in the fifth moon of the 13th year of the reign of Emperor Wen, that is, in 167 B.C.
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