What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
interception
Example
The defender made an interception and ran the ball back for a touchdown. [interception: noun]
Example
The government intercepted the terrorist's phone calls to gather intelligence. [intercepted: past tense verb]
seizure
Example
The police made a seizure of illegal drugs during the raid. [seizure: noun]
Example
He suffered a seizure and was rushed to the hospital. [seizure: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Seizure is more commonly used than interception in everyday language. Seizure has a wider range of contexts, including medical and legal, while interception is more specific to certain contexts such as sports or intelligence gathering.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between interception and seizure?
Seizure is typically associated with a formal and legal tone, while interception can be used in both formal and informal contexts depending on the situation.
