seal meaning
seal :
stamp, emblem
noun
▪ The company used a seal on the official document.
▪ The company used a stamp on the official document.
▪ The government seal ensures the document's authenticity.
▪ The government emblem ensures the document's authenticity.
paraphrasing
▪ stamp – seal
▪
▪ insignia – emblem
▪ badge – emblem
seal :
close, secure
verb
▪ Please seal the envelope before sending it.
▪ Please close the envelope before sending it.
▪ They sealed the package tightly.
▪ They closed the package tightly.
paraphrasing
▪ close – seal
▪ secure – seal
▪ shut – close
▪ fasten – secure
Pronunciation
seal [siːl]
Both noun and verb are pronounced 'seel'.
Common phrases and grammar about seal
seal - Common meaning
noun
stamp, emblem
verb
close, secure
Part of Speech Changes for "seal"
▪ sealer (noun) – one who seals
▪ sealant (noun) – material used to seal
▪ sealable (adjective) – able to be sealed
▪ unsealed (adjective) – not sealed
Common Expressions with "seal"
▪ seal the envelope – close the envelope securely
▪ seal a contract – finalize the agreement
▪ seal the container – close the container tightly
▪ seal the deal – complete the agreement
Important examples of seal in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, seal is often used to mean closing something securely or an official stamp.
Example of a confusing word: seal (animal)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, seal is used as a verb requiring an object to indicate what is being sealed.
seal
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
seal the envelope
'close the envelope securely', used when sending letters or documents.
seal of approval
means 'official approval', used in business contexts.
Differences between similar words and seal
seal
,
close
differences
Seal is used to securely shut something, while close can be more general.
seal
,
close – seal
differences
Seal is used to securely close something, while close can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Words with the same origin as seal
The origin of seal
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
