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Term: Funeral

Description:

A funeral is a ceremony or ritual held in honor of a deceased person, typically involving the burial or cremation of the body. It is a solemn and formal event where friends and family gather to mourn the loss, celebrate the person's life, and offer support to one another.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses/Usages:

1. A ceremony or ritual to honor and commemorate a deceased person.
2. The act of burying or cremating the body of a deceased person.
3. A gathering of friends and family to mourn and celebrate the life of a deceased person.

Sample Sentences:

1. She attended the funeral of her grandmother to pay her last respects.
2. After the funeral, they gathered at the family's house to share memories and console each other.
3. The funeral procession made its way slowly to the cemetery.

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