Significado en español

C1verb 1K

Seize

🇬🇧 UK /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/

Significado de Seize

to take somebody/something in your hand suddenly and using force

In simple words: To take something quickly or suddenly.

Seize en una frase

• The police decided to seize the stolen goods as evidence in the case.
• The army planned to seize the strategic hill to gain an advantage.
• She tried to seize the opportunity to study abroad when it was offered.
• He managed to seize the moment and give a brilliant speech.
• The sudden attack caused the troops to seize control of the village quickly.
• His hand began to seize up after hours of playing the piano nonstop.
• During the emergency, the machinery started to seize, halting production.

Cómo usar Seize

Use 'seize' when talking about taking control or possession of something. It can be used in legal contexts or to describe capturing opportunities. Avoid in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

seize + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'seas' — imagine grabbing a handful of seashells.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Seize

• immediately
• suddenly
• by
• from
• seize hold of somebody/​something
• immediately
• suddenly
• by
• from
• seize hold of somebody/​something
• immediately
• instantly
• quickly
• be quick to
• be ready to
• be determined to
• on
• upon
• an attempt to seize something
• the power to seize something
• the right to seize something
• immediately
• instantly
• quickly
• be quick to
• be ready to
• be determined to
• on
• upon
• an attempt to seize something
• the power to seize something
• the right to seize something

Synonyms for Seize

• capture
• grab
• take
• apprehend
• snatch

Opposites of Seize

• release
• let go

Common mistakes with Seize

• Confused with 'cease' which means to stop.
• Using 'seize' with wrong tenses, e.g. saying 'seized' when meaning present tense.
• Mistakenly using it without an object, e.g. saying 'I seize' instead of 'I seize the opportunity'.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Seize

¿Qué significa Seize?

To take something quickly or suddenly.

¿Qué significa Seize en español?

To take something quickly or suddenly.

¿Cuál es la definición de Seize?

to take somebody/something in your hand suddenly and using force

¿Cómo se usa Seize en una frase?

The police decided to seize the stolen goods as evidence in the case.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Seize?

The army planned to seize the strategic hill to gain an advantage.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Seize?

Algunas alternativas comunes son capture, grab, take, apprehend, snatch.

¿Cuál es el opuesto de Seize?

Significados opuestos incluyen release, let go.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Seize?

Suele combinarse con immediately, suddenly, by, from, seize hold of somebody/​something, immediately, suddenly, by, from, seize hold of somebody/​something, immediately, instantly, quickly, be quick to, be ready to, be determined to, on, upon, an attempt to seize something, the power to seize something, the right to seize something, immediately, instantly, quickly, be quick to, be ready to, be determined to, on, upon, an attempt to seize something, the power to seize something, the right to seize something.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Seize?

Confused with 'cease' which means to stop. Using 'seize' with wrong tenses, e.g. saying 'seized' when meaning present tense. Mistakenly using it without an object, e.g. saying 'I seize' instead of 'I seize the opportunity'.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Seize?

US: /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar Seize?

Use 'seize' when talking about taking control or possession of something. It can be used in legal contexts or to describe capturing opportunities. Avoid in very casual conversations.

¿Qué nivel CEFR tiene Seize?

"Seize" está en el nivel C1 de la escala CEFR.