intomb

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪnˈtoʊm/

KK: /ɪnˈtoʊm/

transitive verb

Definition

To place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to bury someone.

Example

The ancient Egyptians would intomb their pharaohs with great ceremony.

Tense Forms

Past: intombed

Past Participle: intombed

Conversation

Did you hear about the ancient king they just discovered?

Yeah, I read they plan to intomb him with honors.

It’s fascinating how they treat their rulers even after death.

Absolutely! It shows a lot about their culture and beliefs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bury

inter

entomb

Antonyms

exhume

unearth

release

Root Explanation

Intomb → It is formed from "in-" (meaning in or into) and "tomb" (from Old English "tumba", meaning a burial place). The word "intomb" means to place something into a tomb or to bury it.

Memory Tip

Think of placing something 'into' ('in-') a 'burial place' ('tomb') — that's why intomb means to bury.

Visually Confused Words

untomb