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shut vs keep

keep vs shut

shut is not a noun while keep is a noun.

shut is an adjective but keep is not an adjective.

shut and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shut No Yes Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of shut; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than shut:
  • shut: prevent from entering; shut out
  • keep: stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
Other hypernyms of shut include prevent.
shut (noun) keep (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
shut (adjective) keep (adjective)
not open
used especially of mouth or eyes
shut (verb) keep (verb)
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut prevent (food) from rotting
become closed prevent the action or expression of
prevent from entering; shut out stick to correctly or closely
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 shut and keep

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