shut vs seal

shut is not a noun while seal is a noun.

shut is an adjective but seal is not an adjective.

shut and seal both are verbs.

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

As verbs, seal is a hyponym of shut; that is, seal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shut:

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

Other hyponyms of shut include snap, slat, bang, slam, shutter, draw, roll up, bung, seal off.

shut (noun)	seal (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

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

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

Difference between shut and seal

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