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shut vs bang

bang vs shut

shut is not a noun while bang is a noun.

shut is an adjective but bang is not an adjective.

shut and bang both are verbs.

shut is not an adverb while bang is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shut No Yes Yes No
bang Yes No Yes Yes
As verbs, bang is a hyponym of shut; that is, bang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shut:
  • shut: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
  • bang: close violently
Other hyponyms of shut include snap, slat, slam, shutter, draw, roll up, bung, seal, seal off.
shut (noun) bang (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
shut (adjective) bang (adjective)
not open
used especially of mouth or eyes
shut (verb) bang (verb)
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut strike violently
become closed close violently
prevent from entering; shut out leap, jerk, bang
have sexual intercourse with
move noisily
to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive sound
shut (adverb) bang (adverb)
directly
Difference between shut and bang

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