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shut
verb(shut)
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
Synonyms: close,
Examples:
Shut the window.
shut
verb(shut)
prevent from entering; shut out
Synonyms: exclude, keep out, shut out,
Examples:
The trees were shutting out all sunlight.
shut
adjective(shut)
used especially of mouth or eyes
Synonyms: closed,
Examples:
His eyes were shut against the sunlight.
shut
adjective(shut)
not open
Synonyms: closed, unopen,
Antonyms: open,
Examples:
The door slammed shut.
shut
verb(shut)
become closed
Synonyms: close,

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