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- [see-zing]
- /ˈsi zɪŋ/
- /siːz/
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- [see-zing]
- /ˈsi zɪŋ/
Definitions of seizing word
- noun seizing the act of a person or thing that seizes. 1
- noun seizing Nautical. a means of binding or fastening together two objects, as two ropes, or parts of the same rope, by a number of longitudinal and transverse turns of marline, wire, or other small stuff. 1
- verb with object seizing to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp: to seize a weapon. 1
- verb with object seizing to grasp mentally; understand clearly and completely: to seize an idea. 1
- verb with object seizing to take possession of by force or at will: to seize enemy ships. 1
- verb with object seizing to take possession or control of as if by suddenly laying hold: Panic seized the crowd. 1
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Origin of seizing
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at seize, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Seizing
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
seizing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
seizing usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with seizing
- what to do when someone is seizing?
- what is seizing?
See also
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