CEFR B1

sealed

adjective

Meaning

Closed securely, so that air, liquid, or other substances cannot get in or out.

Examples

The envelope was sealed with a sticker.
Make sure the container is properly sealed to keep the food fresh.

Synonyms: shut, closed, secure, fastened

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

sealed (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /siːld/

Definition

Closed securely, so that air, liquid, or other substances cannot get in or out.

Examples

The envelope was sealed with a sticker.
Make sure the container is properly sealed to keep the food fresh.
The artist's signature was sealed on the back of the painting.

How to Use sealed

sealed with (prepositional phrase): Closed or secured using a specific material or action. — "The letter was sealed with a wax stamp."
sealed off (phrasal verb): To prevent people or things from entering or leaving an area. — "The police sealed off the street after the accident."

Synonyms of sealed

Words with a similar meaning to sealed:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary