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waterproof vs seal off

seal off vs waterproof

waterproof is a noun but seal off is not a noun.

waterproof is an adjective but seal off is not an adjective.

waterproof and seal off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waterproof Yes Yes Yes No
seal off No No Yes No
As verbs, seal off is a hypernym of waterproof; that is, seal off is a word with a broader meaning than waterproof:
  • waterproof: make watertight
  • seal off: make tight; secure against leakage
Other hypernyms of waterproof include seal.
waterproof (noun) seal off (noun)
a water-resistant coat
any fabric impervious to water
waterproof (adjective) seal off (adjective)
not permitting the passage of water
waterproof (verb) seal off (verb)
make watertight impose a blockade on
make tight; secure against leakage
Difference between waterproof and seal off

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