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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.

seize
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
5
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: seize

Definitions of seize

seize is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

    Synonyms: clasp, grasp, grip

  • verb
    To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).

    Synonyms: "jump on"

  • verb
    To take possession of (by force, law etc.).

    Synonyms: arrogate, commandeer, confiscate

    Example: to seize a ship after libeling

  • verb
    To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.

    Example: a fever seized him

  • verb
    To 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

  • verb
    To fasten, fix.
  • verb
    To lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon).

    Example: to seize on the neck of a horse

  • verb
    To have a seizure.
  • verb
    To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.

    Example: Rust caused the engine to seize, never to run again.

  • verb
    To 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.