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Seize the day

MEANING IN ENGLISH

to make the most of the present moment and eagerly take advantage of immediate opportunities

In context

01

Life is too brief to hesitate, so wake up each morning determined to seize the day.

02

When offered a scholarship to study abroad, Priya resolved to seize the day and accept the life-changing opportunity.

Synonyms

Carpe diem,grab the opportunity,make the most of today

Antonyms

Procrastinate endlessly,squander opportunities,let time slip away

Collocations

Ready to seize the day,seize the day enthusiastically,seize the day with both hands

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗