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| grave [ grayv ] (comparative grav·er, superlative grav·est) |
adjective |
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1. serious in manner: solemn and serious in manner
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2. needing serious thought: important and having serious consequences, and therefore requiring careful consideration
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3. involving possible harm or danger: causing, involving, or arising from a threat of serious consequences such as danger or harm
  Things are looking pretty grave here as the air raid sirens wail.
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| [15th century. Via French< Latin gravis "heavy"] |
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| grave·ly adverb |
| grave·ness noun |
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