seal
gb/sˈil/ us/sˈil/
A2
Inggeris
~ 4300
Makna
0 makna
Kata kerja
A2
action
1
Close something securely
To close something tightly so air, liquid, or other things cannot get in or out.
Corak penggunaan:
to seal [something]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'seal' with 'close' — 'seal' implies a tight, secure closure, often preventing air or liquid from passing through.
Sinonim
secure (Emphasizes making something safe or fixed, not always airtight.)
Antonim
open (Means to make something accessible or not closed.)
Kolokasi
seal a letter
|seal a container
|seal an envelope
|seal the deal
Tema
daily life
|objects
|safety
|daily_life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Seal the bag so the food stays fresh.
- Please seal the door when you leave.
- He sealed the bottle with a cap.
Kata nama
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.
Sinonim
pinniped (Scientific term for seals and related animals; more technical.)
Kolokasi
harbor seal
|seal colony
|seal pup
Tema
animals
|nature
Contoh
- We saw a seal basking on the rocks.
- The seal dived into the icy water.
- Seals can hold their breath for long periods.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- The seal is swimming in the sea.
- I saw a baby seal on the beach.
- Seals have strong flippers.
Kata nama
B1
entity
3
Official stamp or emblem
A special mark or stamp used to show something is real or approved by an authority.
Sinonim
stamp (General term for an imprint; not always official.)
Kolokasi
official seal
|wax seal
|company seal
Tema
law
|government
|business
|communication
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- The letter had a red wax seal.
- The paper has an official seal from the city.
- A gold seal was on the award.
Kata kerja
B2
action
4
Give formal approval to something
To officially approve something so it is final.
Corak penggunaan:
to seal [an agreement/a deal]
Sinonim
ratify (Formal term used for treaties, laws, and agreements.)
Kolokasi
seal an agreement
|seal a deal
|seal one's fate
Tema
business
|law
|communication
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- They sealed the deal after talking.
- The two sides sealed the agreement.
- The win sealed his place in the team.
Kata nama
B1
entity
5
Tight closure preventing passage
Something that closes a container so nothing can get in or out.
Sinonim
gasket (Specific type of mechanical seal; more technical.)
Kolokasi
airtight seal
|rubber seal
|broken seal
Tema
objects
|safety
|technology
|daily_life
|housing
Contoh
- The jar's rubber seal kept the contents fresh.
- Check the door seal for any damage.
- A broken seal can cause leaks.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- The bottle has a plastic seal.
- The door has a rubber seal.
- The bag's seal is broken.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
seal
IPA
GB/sˈil/
US/sˈil/
Suku kata dan tekanan
seal (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (seal)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: seal
- Plural: seal, seals
Verb
- Base: seal
- 3rd Person Singular: seals
- Present Participle: sealing
- Past: sealed
Keluarga kata
Forms
seals
noun
sealing
verb
sealed
verb
Related words
sealant
noun
sealer
noun
reseal
verb
sealable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unseal
verb
Ungkapan
seal the deal
1/sˈil ðə dˈil/
idiom
Successfully finalize an agreement
To make an agreement final and official.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- The product received the FDA's seal of approval.
- Her mentor's praise was the seal of approval she needed.