seal off vs hem in
hem in vs seal offseal off and hem in both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| seal off | No | No | Yes | No |
| hem in | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
hem in is a hypernym of
seal off; that is, hem in is a
word with a broader meaning than seal off:
- seal off: impose a blockade on
- hem in: surround so as to force to give up
| seal off (verb) | hem in (verb) |
|---|---|
| impose a blockade on | surround so as to force to give up |
| make tight; secure against leakage | surround in a restrictive manner |
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