Definition

A stone that is placed over a grave to mark where a person is buried.

Example

The family visited the gravestone to pay their respects.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a gravestone that really caught your eye?

Yeah, I saw one in the old cemetery that had such beautiful carvings.

I love how some gravestones tell stories about the person's life.

Exactly! It’s interesting to think about the stories behind them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gravestone → It is formed from "grave" (from Old English *græf*, meaning a burial place) and "stone" (from Old English *stan*, meaning a hard substance). A gravestone is a stone placed at a burial site to mark the grave.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'grave' as a burial place and 'stone' as a hard material — together, they create a marker for someone who has passed away.

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