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sealed
seeld
Sealed (adjective) means Closed securely so that nothing can get in or out. Example: “She stored the leftover soup in a sealed container in the fridge.”
adjective
1
Closed securely so that nothing can get in or out.
"She stored the leftover soup in a sealed container in the fridge."
"The envelope was sealed so nobody could read the letter inside."
"The evidence was kept in a sealed bag."
2
Of a road: paved with a hard surface such as asphalt.
"Most of the village streets are sealed, but the track to the farm is not."
"Driving is much smoother once you reach the sealed road near the coast."
"The last mile to the farmhouse wasn't a sealed road."
How to use sealed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClosed up tightly and securely, or (of a road) paved rather than dirt.
Common pairings
sealed envelope
sealed container
sealed road
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What does “sealed” mean?
The word “sealed” means closed securely so that nothing can get in or out. In plain terms, closed up tightly and securely, or (of a road) paved rather than dirt.
How do you pronounce “sealed”?
“Sealed” is pronounced seeld (/siːld/ in IPA).
How do you use “sealed” in a sentence?
Here is “sealed” used in a sentence: “The evidence was kept in a sealed bag.”
What part of speech is “sealed”?
“Sealed” is an adjective.
Is “sealed” a common word?
“Sealed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sealed” have?
“Sealed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: closed securely so that nothing can get in or out.
What is the difference between sealed and closed?
'Closed' simply means shut, but something may still let air or water pass. 'Sealed' means closed so securely that nothing can get in or out. A sealed container is fully protected, while a closed one may only be shut loosely.
What is the difference between sealed and airtight?
'Sealed' is a general term meaning closed securely against anything entering or leaving. 'Airtight' specifically means no air can pass through. Something airtight is always sealed, but a seal might block only water or dust rather than air.
What are common phrases that use sealed?
Frequent phrases include 'sealed envelope,' 'sealed bid,' 'sealed container,' and 'vacuum sealed.' A 'sealed bid' is an offer kept secret until all are opened together, while 'vacuum sealed' means closed with the air removed. Each relies on the idea of being securely closed.
