Sealed

Pronunciation: /sild/

Definitions of sealed

verb Sealed is also a verb that means to close or fasten securely.

Example Sentences

A1 The letter was sealed with a kiss.

A2 She sealed the envelope before sending it.

B1 The deal was sealed with a handshake.

B2 The contract was sealed with a signature.

C1 The agreement was sealed with a notarized document.

C2 The treaty was sealed with an official ceremony.

adjective Sealed is an adjective that describes something that is closed or secured tightly.

Example Sentences

A1 The letter was sealed with a kiss.

A2 The envelope was sealed shut.

B1 The contract was sealed with a handshake.

B2 The deal was sealed with a signed agreement.

C1 The fate of the company was sealed by the board's decision.

C2 The team's victory sealed their place in the championship.

Examples of sealed in a Sentence

formal The contract was sealed with a signature from both parties.

informal I sealed the envelope before dropping it in the mailbox.

slang She sealed the deal with a handshake and a smile.

figurative His fate was sealed the moment he made that decision.

Grammatical Forms of sealed

• past tense: sealed
• plural: sealed
• comparative: more sealed
• superlative: most sealed
• present tense: seal
• future tense: will seal
• perfect tense: have sealed
• continuous tense: is sealing
• singular: sealed
• positive degree: sealed
• infinitive: seal
• gerund: sealing
• participle: sealed

Origin and Evolution of sealed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'sealed' originated from the Old French word 'seeler' which means to close or make tight.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sealed' has evolved to not only refer to closing something tightly, but also to indicate official approval or confirmation, as seen in phrases like 'sealed with approval' or 'sealed document'.