seal off vs seal

seal vs seal off

seal off is not a noun while seal is a noun.

seal off and seal both are verbs.

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

As verbs, seal off and seal are synonyms defined as:

seal off and seal: make tight; secure against leakage

seal off (noun)	seal (noun)
	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

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

Difference between seal off and seal

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