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Learn “Grave”

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Grave

adjective/GRAYV/

Very serious, worrying and needing careful attention.

Ignoring the safety rules at the pool could have grave consequences.

A 'grave' is where the dead lie — a grave situation is deadly serious.

Use it for serious dangers or solemn moods, not for small everyday problems.