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shut vs snap

snap vs shut

shut is not a noun while snap is a noun.

shut is an adjective but snap is not an adjective.

shut and snap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shut No Yes Yes No
snap Yes No Yes No
As verbs, snap is a hyponym of shut; that is, snap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shut:
  • shut: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
  • snap: close with a snapping motion
Other hyponyms of shut include slat, bang, slam, shutter, draw, roll up, bung, seal, seal off.
shut (noun) snap (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands
(American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
any undertaking that is easy to do
the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound
an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
a sudden sharp noise
a sudden breaking
the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger
tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections
a spell of cold weather
shut (adjective) snap (adjective)
not open
used especially of mouth or eyes
shut (verb) snap (verb)
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
become closed close with a snapping motion
prevent from entering; shut out utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
record on photographic film
to grasp hastily or eagerly
separate or cause to separate abruptly
cause to make a snapping sound
put in play with a snap
bring the jaws together
lose control of one's emotions
move or strike with a noise
move with a snapping sound
make a sharp sound
Difference between shut and snap

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