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shut vs slam

slam vs shut

shut is not a noun while slam is a noun.

shut is an adjective but slam is not an adjective.

shut and slam both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shut No Yes Yes No
slam Yes No Yes No
As verbs, slam is a hyponym of shut; that is, slam is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shut:
  • shut: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
  • slam: close violently
Other hyponyms of shut include snap, slat, bang, shutter, draw, roll up, bung, seal, seal off.
shut (noun) slam (noun)
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
a forceful impact that makes a loud noise
the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects
shut (adjective) slam (adjective)
not open
used especially of mouth or eyes
shut (verb) slam (verb)
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut strike violently
become closed close violently
prevent from entering; shut out throw violently
dance the slam dance
Difference between shut and slam

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