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griefdeep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death or loss

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death or loss

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡriːf/

Korean meaning: 깊은 슬픔, 특히 누군가의 죽음이나 상실로 인한

Korean pronunciation: **그**리프

Example Sentences

  • His grief was so intense that he forgot to eat pizza for three whole days.
  • The grief of losing her favorite coffee mug was almost unbearable.
  • Time helps heal grief, but the memories remain precious.

grief

NOUN

//ɡriːf//

deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death or loss

grief concept
💡 Concept

deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death or loss

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɡriːf/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡriːf/

🌳Etymology

Rootgrief

Origin

고대 프랑스어에서 온 단어로, '무거움'이나 '짐'을 뜻하는 말에서 유래했습니다. 마치 마음에 무거운 돌을 얹어놓은 것 같은 감정을 표현했죠.

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🎵Rhyme

briefreliefbeliefchief
brief
relief
belief
chief

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His grief was so intense that he forgot to eat pizza for three whole days.

😄 Fun example

The grief of losing her favorite coffee mug was almost unbearable.

Time helps heal grief, but the memories remain precious.

She found comfort in sharing her grief with close friends.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

sorrowsadnessmourninganguishheartache

Antonyms

joyhappinessdelight

Related

bereavementlossmelancholydespairmourn