English dictionary
shut
/S//@/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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not open
ExamplesThe door slammed shut.
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used especially of mouth or eyes
ExamplesHis eyes were shut against the sunlight.
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Closed or fastened; as, a <i>shut</i> door.
Source: webster1913
noun
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The act or time of shutting; close; as, the <i>shut</i> of a door.
Source: webster1913
verb
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move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
ExamplesShut the window.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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become closed
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prevent from entering; shut out
ExamplesThe trees were shutting out all sunlight.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To close so as to hinder ingress or egress; as, to <i>shut</i> a door or a gate; to <i>shut</i> one's eyes or mouth.
Source: webster1913
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To close itself; to become closed; as, the door <i>shuts</i>; it <i>shuts</i> hard.
Source: webster1913