Siezed vs. Seized: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 2, 2023
"Siezed" is an incorrect spelling, while "Seized" is the correct form, denoting the act of taking hold suddenly and forcibly.
Which is correct: Siezed or Seized
How to spell Seized?
Siezed is Incorrect
Seized is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember the "i before e, except after c" rule; although there are exceptions, "seized" fits this rule.
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Sep 29, 2023
Associate "Seized" with "Ceased"; both follow the "e before i" pattern.
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Sep 29, 2023
Think of the word "See" – when you "see" something you want, you might "seize" it.
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Sep 29, 2023
The word "Siezed" has an extra "e," just like how one wouldn't want to add an extra move when seizing something.
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Sep 29, 2023
Visualize the act of grabbing; "seized" sounds like a quick action, and it’s spelled quicker without the unnecessary "i."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 29, 2023
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Siezed and Seized Definitions
Seized
Affected by an overwhelming feeling or emotion.
She was seized with fear.
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Sep 09, 2023
Seized
Grasped mentally; understood.
The concept was quickly seized by the audience.
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Sep 09, 2023
Seized
To take by force; capture or conquer
The kidnappers seized the prince. The invaders seized the city.
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Sep 08, 2023
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Seized
To take quick and forcible possession of; confiscate
The police seized a cache of illegal drugs.
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Seized
To focus the attention or intellect on
Seize an idea and develop it to the fullest extent.
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Seized
To have a sudden overwhelming effect on
A heinous crime that seized the minds and emotions of the populace.
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Seized
To overwhelm physically
A person who was seized with a terminal disease.
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Seized
Also seise (sēz) Law To cause (someone) to be in possession of something.
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Seized
(Nautical) To bind (a rope) to another, or to a spar, with turns of small line.
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Seized
To cohere or fuse with another part as a result of high pressure or temperature and restrict or prevent further motion or flow.
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Seized
Taken without permission or consent especially by public authority;
The condemned land was used for a highway cloverleaf
The confiscated liquor was poured down the drain
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Seized
Taken hold of suddenly and forcibly.
He seized the opportunity when it came.
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Sep 09, 2023
Seized
Claimed something by legal authority.
The police seized the illegal goods.
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Sep 09, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Seized?
It is called "Seized" because it denotes the past action of taking hold or possessing something.
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Sep 29, 2023
Which vowel is used before Seized?
The vowel "i" is often used before "Seized," but it depends on the context.
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Sep 29, 2023
Which preposition is used with Seized?
Various prepositions can be used with "Seized" such as "by," "on," "with," depending on the context.
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Sep 29, 2023
Which article is used with Seized?
Either "a" or "the" can be used with "Seized" depending on the context.
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Sep 29, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Seized?
Any conjunction can be used with "Seized" depending on the sentence, like "and," "or," "but."
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Sep 29, 2023
Is Seized a negative or positive word?
"Seized" is neutral; its connotation depends on the context.
Harlon Moss
Sep 29, 2023
What is the singular form of Seized?
"Seized" does not have a singular form as it's the past tense of "seize."
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Sep 29, 2023
Is Seized a vowel or consonant?
"Seized" is a word, not a letter, so it contains both vowels and consonants.
Harlon Moss
Sep 29, 2023
Is Seized a countable noun?
No, "Seized" is not a noun and therefore not countable.
Sara Rehman
Sep 29, 2023
How do we divide Seized into syllables?
"Seized" is a one-syllable word and isn't divided.
Janet White
Sep 29, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Seized?
The entire word "Seized" is stressed as it's one syllable.
Harlon Moss
Sep 29, 2023
What is another term for Seized?
Another term for "Seized" could be "grasped" or "apprehended."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 29, 2023
Is the Seized term a metaphor?
"Seized" itself isn't a metaphor, but it can be used metaphorically.
Janet White
Sep 29, 2023
Which determiner is used with Seized?
Determiners like "this," "that," "my," "our," can be used with "Seized" based on context.
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Sep 29, 2023
What is the opposite of Seized?
The opposite of "Seized" might be "released" or "let go."
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How is Seized used in a sentence?
"The authorities seized the counterfeit products."
Harlon Moss
Sep 29, 2023
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