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shut vs bung

bung vs shut

shut is not a noun while bung is a noun.

shut is an adjective but bung is not an adjective.

shut and bung both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shut No Yes Yes No
bung Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bung is a hyponym of shut; that is, bung is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shut:
  • shut: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
  • bung: close with a cork or stopper
Other hyponyms of shut include snap, slat, bang, slam, shutter, draw, roll up, seal, seal off.
shut (noun) bung (noun)
a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask
shut (adjective) bung (adjective)
not open
used especially of mouth or eyes
shut (verb) bung (verb)
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut close with a cork or stopper
become closed give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
prevent from entering; shut out
Difference between shut and bung

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