All 10 Uses of
grave
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- "—yet, sadly, accidental rudeness occurs alarmingly often," Dumbledore finished the sentence gravely.†
Chpt 3
- Don't count your owls before they are delivered," said Dumbledore gravely.†
Chpt 4
- It is probably the most dangerous and powerful potion in this room — oh yes," he said, nodding gravely at Malfoy and Nott, both of whom were smirking skeptically.†
Chpt 9
- "Whatever," repeated Dumbledore gravely.†
Chpt 13
- "— not the grave, surely?" said Ron with a snort.†
Chpt 21
- "They sometimes kill," said Ron, who looked unusually grave now.†
Chpt 22
- I've already dug the — yeh know — grave.†
Chpt 22
- "Hagrid," he said, in a deep, grave voice.
Chpt 22 *grave = serious and solemn
- Harry, Harry, only because Voldemort made a grave error, and acted on Professor Trelawney's words!
Chpt 23
- Harry could see Scrimgeour looking grave and dignified in the front row with Professor McGonagall.†
Chpt 30
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