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- pronunciation:
- sil
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a design that is stamped on wax or other soft material. Seals are used to make a document authentic or official.
The letter carried the seal of the president. |
| definition 2: |
a material or object used to close something tightly.
Aspirin bottles have seals so that small children can't open them and harm themselves.- similar words:
- cap
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| definition 3: |
a stamp or sticker used for decoration or to raise money for a cause.
We put seals with snowmen on our holiday cards. |
| related words: |
ensign |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
seals, sealing, sealed |
| definition 1: |
to close using a seal.
Seal the box with tape.- similar words:
- caulk, close, cork, fasten, plug, secure, stop
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| definition 2: |
to settle with an action that is a sign of agreement.
Joseph and Tom sealed their agreement by shaking hands.- similar words:
- confirm, endorse, guarantee, ratify, sanction
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| related words: |
cement, fill, glue, lock, shut, stick |
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| derivation: |
sealable (adj.) |
Are you looking for the word ceiling (the top of a room)? Sealing and ceiling sound alike but have different meanings.
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