Hyphenation of seize
How to hyphenate seize
Because it is a word with a single syllable, seize is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 5
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 5
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of seize
seize is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
- verbTo take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
Synonyms: "jump on"
- verbTo take possession of (by force, law etc.).
Synonyms: arrogate, commandeer, confiscate
Example: to seize a ship after libeling
- verbTo have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
Example: a fever seized him
- verbTo bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.
Example: to seize or stop one rope on to another
- verbTo fasten, fix.
- verbTo lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon).
Example: to seize on the neck of a horse
- verbTo have a seizure.
- verbTo bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.
Example: Rust caused the engine to seize, never to run again.
- verbTo submit for consideration to a deliberative body.
- verb(with of) To cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court).
Example: This Court will remain seized of this matter.
Words nearby seize
- seisure
- seisures
- seit
- seity
- seiurus
- seiyuhonto
- seiyukai
- seizable
- (seize)
- seized
- seizer
- seizers
- seizes
- seizin
- seizing
- seizings
- seizins
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.
Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.