How Do You Spell TOMB?

Pronunciation: [tˈuːm] (IPA)

The word "tomb" is spelled with four letters - t, o, m, b - but its pronunciation is more complex. The IPA transcription for "tomb" is /tuːm/ , where the "o" is pronounced as a long "u" sound, and the "m" is almost silent. The stress is on the first syllable, with a slight rise in tone on the "u" sound. The word originated from the Old French word "tombe", which in turn came from the Latin word "tumba", both meaning "a burial mound or grave".

TOMB Meaning and Definition

  1. A tomb is a structure that serves as a final resting place for the deceased, typically designed for burials and memorializing the dead. It is a highly significant architectural and cultural feature found in different historical periods and various civilizations around the world. Generally, tombs are built above ground, although subterranean burials have also been practiced throughout history.

    Typically constructed using durable materials such as stone, marble, or concrete, tombs come in various shapes and sizes. They can range from modest, simple structures to elaborate and monumental mausoleums. Tombs often incorporate symbolic elements such as sculptures, engravings, and inscriptions, which are intended to immortalize the deceased and convey honor, reverence, or religious beliefs associated with death and the afterlife.

    Tombs are commonly found in cemeteries, graveyards, or designated burial sites, providing a central location for families and loved ones to visit and pay their respects to the deceased. They serve as tangible reminders of past lives and often hold historical and cultural importance. Tombs are not only a physical space for burial but also serve as a reflection of the society's traditions, customs, and beliefs surrounding death and remembrance.

    The study of tombs and burial practices is known as funerary archaeology or sepulchral archaeology, providing valuable insights into past civilizations, as well as the social, religious, and artistic aspects associated with death and commemoration.

  2. • To bury; to inter.
    • A grave; a house or vault in which to deposit the dead.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TOMB

The word "tomb" originates from the Old English "tumb", which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word *tumbaz. It shares a similar root with other Germanic languages, such as the Old Norse "tumuli" and the Old High German "tumb". The ultimate origin of the word is uncertain, but there are theories that connect it to the Proto-Indo-European root *dheu- which means "to close" or "to bury". This root is also believed to be connected to words like "dusk" and "dune" in English, which have similar connotations of covering or burying.

Idioms with the word TOMB

  • the tomb The idiom "the tomb" typically refers to a grave or burial place where a dead body is laid to rest. It symbolizes the final resting place of a deceased person and is often used metaphorically to represent death, finality, or the end of something.

Similar spelling words for TOMB

Plural form of TOMB is TOMBS

Conjugate verb Tomb

CONDITIONAL

I would tomb
you would tomb
he/she/it would tomb
we would tomb
they would tomb

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be tombing
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tomb
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been tombing
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FUTURE

I will tomb
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you tomb
we let´s tomb

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tomb

PAST

I tombed
you tombed
he/she/it tombed
we tombed
they tombed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was tombing
you were tombing
he/she/it was tombing
we were tombing
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PAST PARTICIPLE

tombed

PAST PERFECT

I had tombed
you had tombed
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we had tombed
they had tombed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been tombing
you had been tombing
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we had been tombing
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PRESENT

I tomb
you tomb
he/she/it tombs
we tomb
they tomb

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am tombing
you are tombing
he/she/it is tombing
we are tombing
they are tombing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

tombing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tombed
you have tombed
he/she/it has tombed
we have tombed
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been tombing
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