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shut vs closed

closed vs shut

shut and closed both are adjectives.

shut is a verb but closed is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shut No Yes Yes No
closed No Yes No No
As adjectives, shut and closed are synonyms defined as:
  • shut and closed: not open
Other synonyms of shut include unopen.
As adjectives, shut and closed are synonyms defined as:
  • shut and closed: used especially of mouth or eyes
shut (adjective) closed (adjective)
not open not open or affording passage or access
used especially of mouth or eyes (set theory) of an interval that contains both its endpoints
used especially of mouth or eyes
not open
blocked against entry
not open to the general public
with shutters closed
requiring union membership
not having an open mind
shut (verb) closed (verb)
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
become closed
prevent from entering; shut out
Difference between shut and closed

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