sealed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /siːld/
KK: /sild/
adjective
Definition
Closed tightly so that nothing can enter or escape.
Example
The letter was sealed with a wax stamp to ensure privacy.
Conversation
Did you see the package I sent?
Yeah, but it was sealed really tight.
I know, I wanted to make sure it was secure.
Well, it definitely was! I had to use a knife to open it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
closed
secure
tight
Antonyms
open
exposed
accessible
verb
Definition
To close something tightly or securely, often to prevent anything from entering or escaping.
Example
The letter was sealed with a wax stamp to ensure its privacy.
Tense Forms
Past: sealed
Past Participle: sealed
Conversation
Did you see the package I sealed earlier?
Yeah, it looked really secure!
I want to make sure everything inside is safe until it arrives.
Root Explanation
Sealed → It is formed from "seal" (from Old English *seolh*, meaning to close or fasten) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "sealed" means that something has been closed or fastened securely, often to ensure its contents remain intact or confidential.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has been 'closed' or 'fastened' — that's what 'sealed' means, indicating that it is securely shut.
Visually Confused Words
stealed
sepaled
unsealed
sepalled
secale
seated
seared
seamed