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SHUT

(adj., verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Shut.

How to pronounce shut:

US

Shut - as an adjective

Not open

Example: "The door slammed shut"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closedunopen
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
open

Used especially of mouth or eyes

Example: "He sat quietly with closed eyes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closed

Shut - as a verb

Move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

Example: "Close the door"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
close
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become closed

Example: "The windows closed with a loud bang"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
close

Prevent from entering; shut out

Example: "The trees were shutting out all sunlight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excludekeep outshut out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
keepprevent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shut - as a noun

The act or time of shutting; close.

Example: "The shut of a door"

A door or cover; a shutter.

The line or place where two pieces of metal are welded together.

A narrow alley or passage acting as a short cut through the buildings between two streets.

Example Sentences

"Please shut the door on your way out."
"She shut the book and put it back on the shelf."
"I can't sleep when the lights are on. Could you shut them off?"
"He shut his eyes tightly to avoid seeing the scary movie scene."
"The teacher told the students to shut their mouths and pay attention."
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Word Game Points

Is SHUT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shut is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHUT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SHUT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shut is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHUT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is SHUT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shut is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHUT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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