All 3 Uses of
grave
in
King Lear
- ] So be my grave my peace, as here I give Her father's heart from her!†
Scene 1.1 *
- Why, thou wert better in thy grave than to answer with thy uncovered body this extremity of the skies.†
Scene 3.4
- You do me wrong to take me out o' the grave:— Thou art a soul in bliss; but I am bound Upon a wheel of fire, that mine own tears Do scald like molten lead.†
Scene 4.7
Definition:
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(grave as in: Her manner was grave.) serious and/or solemnThe exact meaning of this sense of grave can depend upon its context. For example:
- "This is a grave problem," or "a situation of the utmost gravity." -- important, dangerous, or causing worry
- "She was in a grave mood upon returning from the funeral." -- sad or solemn
- "She looked me in the eye and gravely promised." -- in a sincere and serious manner