B1adjectiveformalsocietyemotions
US/ɡreɪv/
UK/ɡreɪv/
very serious and worrying; also showing a serious, worried manner
In context
The doctors have grave concerns about the patient's condition.
The country is facing a grave economic crisis.
He had a grave expression as he read the letter.
Words that go with grave
adjective + noun
- grave dangerThe hikers were in grave danger after the storm.
- grave concernThe report raised grave concern among teachers.
- grave mistakeSelling the company was a grave mistake.
- grave consequencesIgnoring the warning could have grave consequences.
- grave situationThe situation at the border is grave.
- grave doubtsShe has grave doubts about the plan.