grave (EN)

noun, adjective, noun

noun “grave”

1. a place where a dead person is buried
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   She places fresh flowers on her father's grave every week.
2. death (figuratively)
   His reckless lifestyle might lead him to an early grave.

adjective “grave”

1. (of situations) very serious or intense
   They were in grave danger during the storm.
2. (of people) serious or solemn in manner or appearance
   The teacher's grave expression quieted the noisy classroom.

noun “grave”

1. a mark (`) used in some languages over a vowel to indicate pronunciation or stress
   The word "voilà" has a grave accent over the "a" in French.