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sealed

Pronunciation: [siːld]

Word

Context: "action"

(verb) to close something tightly so that nothing can get in or out. This means making sure that a container, like a box or an envelope, is completely closed.

Example

She sealed the letter with a stamp to make sure it wouldn’t open.

Example

He did not seal the bag properly, and some of the cookies fell out.

Example

Did you seal the box before sending it?

Context: "condition"

(adjective) when something is closed or locked up tightly. It means that you cannot open it easily or at all.

Example

The jar was sealed tight, so no air could get in.

Example

The door was not sealed, and it swung open in the wind.

Example

Is the container sealed, or can we open it?

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