shut

UK: ʃʌt | US: ʃʌt

Definition

  1. vt. to close something firmly

  2. vi. to become closed

  3. adj. closed or fastened

Structure

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Etymology

"Shut" traces back to Old English scyttan, meaning "to close, bar, or bolt." It belongs to a group of compact Germanic verbs with no clear separable morphemes in modern spelling. The word’s simplicity reflects its ancient roots as a core action verb, retaining its direct meaning over centuries without morphological fragmentation.

Examples

  1. She shut the door quietly.

  2. The store shuts at 9 PM.

  3. His eyes shut from exhaustion.

  4. The window won’t shut properly.

  5. Keep your mouth shut during the exam.