Word
sealed
US/ˈsiɫd/
UK/sˈiːld/
Definitions
01closed tightly
B1 · Intermediate
adj. closed so tightly that air, water, or dirt cannot get inside.
adj. fastened or closed securely to prevent the passage of air, liquid, or other substances.
“Keep the coffee in a sealed container so it stays fresh for longer.”
“The forensic team recovered several sealed glass jars from the basement, each containing chemical residues that had been preserved for decades.”
02final or certain
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. officially decided and impossible to change.
adj. firmly established or decided in a way that is considered final or unalterable.
“Once the judge signed the papers, their fate was sealed.”
“The victory in the northern provinces effectively sealed the outcome of the election, leaving the opposition with no path to a majority.”
03paved road
B2 · Upper Intermediate British English · Dialect
adj. a road that has a smooth, hard surface like asphalt.
adj. describing a road surface that has been paved with asphalt, bitumen, or concrete.
“The map showed that the main highway was a sealed road all the way to the coast.”
“The tour bus struggled on the gravel tracks, but the driver promised we would reach a sealed road within the hour.”
Usage
Commonly used in Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the UK to distinguish from dirt roads.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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