seal
gb/sˈil/ us/sˈil/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 4300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
A2
action
1
Close something securely
To close something tightly so air, liquid, or other things cannot get in or out.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to seal [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'seal' with 'close' — 'seal' implies a tight, secure closure, often preventing air or liquid from passing through.
Συνώνυμα
secure (Emphasizes making something safe or fixed, not always airtight.)
Αντώνυμα
open (Means to make something accessible or not closed.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
seal a letter
|seal a container
|seal an envelope
|seal the deal
Θέματα
daily life
|objects
|safety
|daily_life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Please seal the envelope before you mail it.
- The jar was sealed to keep the jam fresh.
- They sealed the box with tape before shipping it.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Seal the bag so the food stays fresh.
- Please seal the door when you leave.
- He sealed the bottle with a cap.
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
2
Marine animal with flippers
A large animal that lives in the sea, has flippers, and can live on land for short times.
Συνώνυμα
pinniped (Scientific term for seals and related animals; more technical.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
harbor seal
|seal colony
|seal pup
Θέματα
animals
|nature
Παραδείγματα
- We saw a seal basking on the rocks.
- The seal dived into the icy water.
- Seals can hold their breath for long periods.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The seal is swimming in the sea.
- I saw a baby seal on the beach.
- Seals have strong flippers.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
3
Official stamp or emblem
A special mark or stamp used to show something is real or approved by an authority.
Συνώνυμα
stamp (General term for an imprint; not always official.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
official seal
|wax seal
|company seal
Θέματα
law
|government
|business
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- The certificate bore the university's official seal.
- He broke the wax seal on the letter.
- The document must have the company seal to be valid.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The letter had a red wax seal.
- The paper has an official seal from the city.
- A gold seal was on the award.
Ρήμα
B2
action
4
Give formal approval to something
To officially approve something so it is final.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to seal [an agreement/a deal]
Συνώνυμα
ratify (Formal term used for treaties, laws, and agreements.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
seal an agreement
|seal a deal
|seal one's fate
Θέματα
business
|law
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- The leaders sealed the peace agreement with a handshake.
- They sealed the deal after weeks of negotiation.
- Her victory sealed her reputation as a top athlete.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- They sealed the deal after talking.
- The two sides sealed the agreement.
- The win sealed his place in the team.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
5
Tight closure preventing passage
Something that closes a container so nothing can get in or out.
Συνώνυμα
gasket (Specific type of mechanical seal; more technical.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
airtight seal
|rubber seal
|broken seal
Θέματα
objects
|safety
|technology
|daily_life
|housing
Παραδείγματα
- The jar's rubber seal kept the contents fresh.
- Check the door seal for any damage.
- A broken seal can cause leaks.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The bottle has a plastic seal.
- The door has a rubber seal.
- The bag's seal is broken.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
seal
IPA
GB/sˈil/
US/sˈil/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
seal (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (seal)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: seal
- Plural: seal, seals
Verb
- Base: seal
- 3rd Person Singular: seals
- Present Participle: sealing
- Past: sealed
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
seals
noun
sealing
verb
sealed
verb
Related words
sealant
noun
sealer
noun
reseal
verb
sealable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unseal
verb
Εκφράσεις
seal the deal
1/sˈil ðə dˈil/
idiom
Successfully finalize an agreement
To make an agreement final and official.
Παραδείγματα
- They sealed the deal with a handshake.
- A lower price offer helped them seal the deal.
sealed with a kiss
1/sˈild wˈɪθ ə kˈɪs/
idiom
informal
Closed with affectionate kiss mark
When you kiss something before giving it away, often as a romantic gesture.
Παραδείγματα
- She sent him a letter, sealed with a kiss.
- The envelope was sealed with a kiss and perfume.
signed and sealed
1/sˈaɪnd ˈænd sˈild/
idiom
Officially confirmed and complete
When something is fully agreed and made official.
Παραδείγματα
- The contract is signed and sealed.
- It’s all signed and sealed now—no going back.
seal of approval
1/sˈil əv əpɹˈuvəl/
idiom
Official endorsement or acceptance
An action or statement showing someone approves of something.
Παραδείγματα
- The project got the manager’s seal of approval.
- Winning the award gave her work a seal of approval.
seal of approval
2/sˈil əv əpɹˈuvəl/
idiom
official support statement
A sign or statement that shows something is officially accepted or supported.
Παραδείγματα
- The product received the FDA's seal of approval.
- Her mentor's praise was the seal of approval she needed.