All 4 Uses of
grave
in
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
- Thus, for my duty's sake, I rather chose To cross my friend in his intended drift Than, by concealing it, heap on your head A pack of sorrows which would press you down, Being unprevented, to your timeless grave.†
Scene 3.1
- And so suppose am I; for in his grave, Assure thyself my love is buried.†
Scene 4.2 *
- Go to thy lady's grave, and call hers thence; Or, at the least, in hers sepulchre thine.†
Scene 4.2
- Thyself hast lov'd; and I have heard thee say No grief did ever come so near thy heart As when thy lady and thy true love died, Upon whose grave thou vow'dst pure chastity.†
Scene 4.3
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