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bang vs shut

shut vs bang

bang is a noun but shut is not a noun.

bang is not an adjective while shut is an adjective.

bang and shut both are verbs.

bang is an adverb but shut is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bang Yes No Yes Yes
shut No Yes Yes No
As verbs, shut is a hypernym of bang; that is, shut is a word with a broader meaning than bang:
  • bang: close violently
  • shut: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
Other hypernyms of bang include close.
bang (noun) shut (noun)
a conspicuous success
a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
a sudden very loud noise
a vigorous blow
the swift release of a store of affective force
bang (adjective) shut (adjective)
not open
used especially of mouth or eyes
bang (verb) shut (verb)
strike violently move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
close violently become closed
leap, jerk, bang prevent from entering; shut out
have sexual intercourse with
move noisily
to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive sound
bang (adverb) shut (adverb)
directly
Difference between bang and shut

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