seize meaning
seize :
to take hold of something suddenly or forcibly
verb
▪ The police seized the stolen goods.
▪ The police took the stolen goods.
▪ She seized the opportunity to study abroad.
▪ She took the chance to study abroad.
paraphrasing
▪ grab – take
▪ capture – take
▪ take – seize
▪ confiscate – seize
Pronunciation
seize [siːz]
The word is pronounced as 'seez' with a long 'ee' sound.
Common phrases and grammar about seize
seize - Common meaning
verb
to take hold of something suddenly or forcibly
Part of Speech Changes for "seize"
▪ seizure (noun) – the act of seizing or something that is seized
▪ seizer (noun) – someone who seizes something
▪ seizing (adjective) – related to seizing
Common Expressions with "seize"
▪ seize the moment – take advantage of an opportunity
Important examples of seize in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, seize often means to take control or possession of something.
Example of a confusing word: cease (to stop)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Seize is used as a verb to show the action of taking something forcefully in grammar questions.
seize
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
seize control
'take command', used when discussing management or authority.
seize the day
means 'to take full advantage of the present moment'.
Differences between similar words and seize
seize
,
grab
differences
seize is often used for taking something suddenly or forcefully, while grab is more casual and less forceful.
seize
,
capture – seize
differences
seize is often used for taking control or possession, while capture is commonly used for catching or recording something.
Words with the same origin as seize
The origin of seize
seize comes from the Old French word 'seisir', which means to take possession.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is 'seis', meaning to take. Words with the same root include seizure and seizer.
