great seal vs seal

seal vs great seal

great seal and seal both are nouns.

great seal is not a verb while seal is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
great seal	Yes	No	No	No
seal	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, seal is a hypernym of great seal; that is, seal is a word with a broader meaning than great seal:

great seal: the principal seal of a government, symbolizing authority or sovereignty
seal: a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents

Other hypernyms of great seal include stamp.

great seal (noun)	seal (noun)
the principal seal of a government, symbolizing authority or sovereignty	any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
	a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
	fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
	fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
	a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
	an indication of approved or superior status
	a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
	the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

great seal (verb)	seal (verb)
	decide irrevocably
	hunt seals
	close with or as if with a seal
	affix a seal to
	make tight; secure against leakage
	cover with varnish

Difference between great seal and seal

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