seal vs shut

seal is a noun but shut is not a noun.

seal is not an adjective while shut is an adjective.

seal and shut both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
seal	Yes	No	Yes	No
shut	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, shut is a hypernym of seal; that is, shut is a word with a broader meaning than seal:

seal: make tight; secure against leakage
shut: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

Other hypernyms of seal include close.

seal (noun)	shut (noun)
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
an indication of approved or superior status
a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

seal (adjective)	shut (adjective)
	not open
	used especially of mouth or eyes

seal (verb)	shut (verb)
decide irrevocably	move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
hunt seals	become closed
close with or as if with a seal	prevent from entering; shut out
affix a seal to
make tight; secure against leakage
cover with varnish

Difference between seal and shut

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