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Embedded vs Buried - What's the difference?

embedded | buried |

As verbs the difference between embedded and buried

is that embedded is past tense of embed while buried is past tense of bury.

As adjectives the difference between embedded and buried

is that embedded is part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted while buried is placed in a grave at a burial.

embedded

Verb

(head)
  • (embed)
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.
  • *
  • *
  • Partially buried in concrete or planted in earth.
  • buried

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Placed in a grave at a burial.
  • Concealed, hidden.
  • Verb

    (head)
  • (bury)