Definitions
Seas is a noun that refers to large bodies of saltwater that cover most of the Earth's surface.
Example
The ship sailed across the seas for months.
Example
The sailor had spent his entire life exploring the seas.
Sees is a verb that means to perceive with the eyes or to understand something.
Example
He sees the world in a different way than I do.
Example
She sees the beauty in everything around her.
Seize is a verb that means to take hold of something suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police officer seized the suspect by the arm.
Example
I had to seize the opportunity when it presented itself.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
To remember the difference between these homophones, you can associate seas with large bodies of water, sees with perception, and seize with taking hold of something suddenly.
Remember this!
Remember, seas are large bodies of water, sees is about perception, and seize is about taking hold of something suddenly.
