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He said it gravely.(seriously). Is gravely derived from grave/graveyard?
19 dec. 2019 23:08
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No, absolutely not. “Grave”, as in “graveyard”, is an Old English (Germanic) root meaning to dig; a ditch or hole in the ground. “Grave”, as in “serious”, comes from a Latin word meaning “heavy”, as in “gravity”. You can find lots of good etymological information here: https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=grave
20 december 2019
Yes, it is derived from grave, to mean solemn or solemnly. It has a serious aspect because generally things dealing with death or dying are taken with the utmost seriousness and with sincerity.
19 december 2019
Yes, it is derived from grave, to mean solemn or solemnly. It has a serious aspect because generally things dealing with death or dying are taken with the utmost seriousness and with sincerity.
19 december 2019
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