Pronunciation: /sil/

Definitions of seal

noun a device or substance that is used to join two things together to prevent leakage

Example Sentences

A1 The seal at the zoo is very playful.

A2 I saw a seal swimming in the ocean.

B1 The seal on the envelope was broken, so I knew it had been tampered with.

B2 The official document had a seal of approval from the government.

C1 The royal seal was used to authenticate important decrees.

C2 The artist carefully carved the seal on the marble statue to add a signature touch.

verb to confirm or make official by a signature or stamp

Example Sentences

A1 The children seal the envelope with a sticker.

A2 She seals the deal with a handshake.

B1 The contract was sealed with a signature.

B2 The agreement was sealed with a formal ceremony.

C1 The treaty was sealed with the exchange of gifts.

C2 The partnership was sealed with a multi-million dollar investment.

Examples of seal in a Sentence

formal The official document requires a seal to be stamped by the notary public.

informal I saw a seal swimming in the ocean during our beach trip.

slang That new song really seals the deal for me.

figurative Her smile was like a seal of approval for the project.

Grammatical Forms of seal

past tense

sealed

plural

seals

comparative

sealer

superlative

sealest

present tense

seals

future tense

will seal

perfect tense

have sealed

continuous tense

is sealing

singular

seal

positive degree

seal

infinitive

to seal

gerund

sealing

participle

sealed

Origin and Evolution of seal

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'seal' originated from Old English 'seolh' which was derived from Proto-Germanic 'selhaz'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a type of aquatic mammal, the word 'seal' later evolved to also mean a device used for making an impression or mark, as well as a verb meaning to close or secure something tightly.