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shut vs shut out

shut out vs shut

shut is an adjective but shut out is not an adjective.

shut and shut out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shut No Yes Yes No
shut out No No Yes No
As verbs, shut and shut out are synonyms defined as:
  • shut and shut out: prevent from entering; shut out
Other synonyms of shut include exclude, keep out.
shut (adjective) shut out (adjective)
not open
used especially of mouth or eyes
shut (verb) shut out (verb)
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut prevent from entering; shut out
become closed
prevent from entering; shut out
Difference between shut and shut out

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