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keep vs shut

shut vs keep

keep is a noun but shut is not a noun.

keep is not an adjective while shut is an adjective.

keep and shut both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
shut No Yes Yes No
As verbs, shut is a hyponym of keep; that is, shut is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep:
  • keep: stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
  • shut: prevent from entering; shut out
keep (noun) shut (noun)
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
a cell in a jail or prison
the financial means whereby one lives
keep (adjective) shut (adjective)
not open
used especially of mouth or eyes
keep (verb) shut (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
prevent the action or expression of become closed
stick to correctly or closely prevent from entering; shut out
maintain by writing regular records
supply with necessities and support
hold and prevent from leaving
retain possession of
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
retain rights to
maintain for use and service
have as a supply
store or keep customarily
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
conform one's action or practice to
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
supply with room and board
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
fail to spoil or rot
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
to rear
Difference between keep and shut

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