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seals (Noun (plural) / Verb (3rd person singular))

Seals are semi-aquatic marine mammals known for their flippers and ability to live both on land and in water. The term also refers to devices or substances used to join two things together or prevent the escape of air or liquid, as well as official stamps used for authentication.

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Think of a 'Seal' (animal) 'Sealing' (closing) a 'Seal' (envelope) with its flipper to remember all three meanings at on...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The seals (animal) swimmed away. → The seals swam away.

He seal the envelope. → He seals the envelope.

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