/ˈfjuːnərəl/
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Meaning
The meeting held after someone dies, where family and friends say goodbye before the body is buried or burned.
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Word origin
From Latin funus, meaning a death and the rites held for it.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- funus
Grammar
Examples
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A funeral usually happens a few days after the death.
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People come to the funeral to say goodbye.
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Black clothes are the custom at funerals in many countries.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 4: funeral, buzz, newspaper and 7 more words.