SHUT Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word shut. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SHUT
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| close | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other • close in relevance or relationship • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances noun • the temporal end; the concluding time • the last section of a communication • the concluding part of any performance adverb • near in time or place or relationship • in an attentive manner adjective satellite • rigorously attentive; strict and thorough • marked by fidelity to an original • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched • crowded • lacking fresh air • of textiles • strictly confined or guarded • confined to specific persons • fitting closely but comfortably • used of hair or haircuts • giving or spending with reluctance • inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information verb • move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut • become closed • cease to operate or cause to cease operating • finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.) • come to a close • complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement • be priced or listed when trading stops • engage at close quarters • cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop • change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact • come together, as if in an embrace • draw near • bring together all the elements or parts of • bar access to • fill or stop up • unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of • finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead | ||||||||
| closed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not open or affording passage or access • (set theory) of an interval that contains both its endpoints • not open • used especially of mouth or eyes adjective satellite • requiring union membership • with shutters closed • not open to the general public • not having an open mind • blocked against entry | ||||||||
| exclude | verbv | |||||||
verb • prevent from being included or considered or accepted • prevent from entering; shut out • lack or fail to include • prevent from entering; keep out • put out or expel from a place | ||||||||
| high | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • greater than normal in quantity or amount • (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high') • used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency noun • a lofty level or position or degree • an air mass of higher than normal pressure • a state of sustained elation • a state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics • a high place • a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12 • a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed adverb • at a great altitude • in or to a high position, amount, or degree • in a rich manner • far up toward the source adjective satellite • standing above others in quality or position • happy and excited and energetic • (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted • slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana) | ||||||||
| intimate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • someone to whom private matters are confided adjective satellite • marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity • concerning things deeply private and personal • having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere • having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship • used euphemistically to refer to the genitals • involved in a sexual relationship • innermost or essential • thoroughly acquainted through study or experience verb • give to understand • imply as a possibility | ||||||||
| muggy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • hot or warm and humid | ||||||||
| near | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances adverb • near in time or place or relationship • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but adjective satellite • being on the left side • closely resembling the genuine article • giving or spending with reluctance • with or in a close or intimate relationship • very close in resemblance verb • move towards | ||||||||
| nearby | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • not far away in relative terms adjective satellite • close at hand | ||||||||
| oppressive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • weighing heavily on the senses or spirit • marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior | ||||||||
| unopen | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not open | ||||||||
| keep out | ||||||||
verb • prevent from entering; shut out • remain outside | ||||||||
| shut out | verbv | |||||||
verb • prevent from entering; shut out | ||||||||
