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Definition grief in British English

grief noun

[uncountable] noun
/ɡriːf/
1

a strong feeling of sadness, usually because someone has died

Example

An extraordinary outpouring of grief followed the death of the princess.

Example

the family's grief at the loss of their child

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Definition grief in British English