Definition

The area next to a burial site where a person is laid to rest.

Example

Family and friends gathered at the graveside to pay their respects.

Conversation

I visited my grandmother's graveside yesterday.

Oh, how was it? Did you feel okay being there?

It was peaceful; I like to bring flowers to her graveside every month.

That's a lovely tradition — it must mean a lot to you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Graveside → It is formed from "grave" (from Old English *græf*, meaning a burial place) and "side" (from Old English *sīde*, meaning the lateral part of something). The word "graveside" refers to the area beside a grave, typically where mourners gather.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'grave' as a burial place and 'side' as the area next to it — that's why graveside means the area next to a grave.

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