Shut meaning

What does “shut” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“shut” is a verb and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut.

shut

verb

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
“Close the door”
“shut the window”
Synonymsclose
become closed
“The windows closed with a loud bang”
Synonymsclose
prevent from entering; shut out
“The trees were shutting out all sunlight”
“This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country”
Synonymsexclude keep out shut out

adjective

not open
“the door slammed shut”
Synonymsunopen closed
Oppositesopen
used especially of mouth or eyes
“he sat quietly with closed eyes”
“his eyes were shut against the sunlight”
Synonymsclosed

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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