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Term: grief

Definition:

Grief refers to intense emotional suffering or sorrow caused by the loss of someone or something dear. It involves deep sadness, mourning, and often includes various stages of psychological and emotional anguish.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

A profound feeling of sadness and sorrow.

Example: She couldn't overcome the grief of losing her beloved pet.

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Sense 2:

Mourning or sorrow caused by a significant loss, such as the death of a loved one.

Example: The entire community was in grief after the tragic accident claimed many lives.

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Sense 3:

A distressing emotion resulting from other types of loss or disappointment.

Example: The students felt a collective grief upon learning that their school trip had been canceled.

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