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Grief
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GREEF
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Simple meaning
What does Grief mean?
Grief is deep sadness after a loss.
Dictionary definition
Deep sadness, especially after losing someone or something important.
Example sentences
Grief in a sentence
easy
The family felt grief after their old dog died.
medium
Talking with a trusted friend can help someone through grief.
hard
Grief is a strong and natural feeling that people may experience after a serious loss.
Synonyms
Words like Grief
sorrowDeep sadness.
sadnessAn unhappy feeling.
mourningSadness and remembrance after a loss.
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Practice 1
What does grief mean?
Grief means grief is deep sadness after a loss.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses grief correctly?
This sentence fits the meaning of grief.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to grief?
sorrow is the closest match for this meaning of grief.
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