Definitions and Examples of close, shut
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To move (a door, lid, etc.) so that it covers an opening; to shut.
Example
Please close the window before you leave the room.
To close (something) firmly or completely.
Example
He shut the book and put it back on the shelf.
Key Differences: close vs shut
- 1Close is a general term that describes the act of moving something to cover an opening.
- 2Shut is a more specific term that describes the act of closing something firmly or completely.
Effective Usage of close, shut
- 1Everyday Conversation: Use close and shut to describe the act of closing doors, windows, lids, etc.
- 2Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in narratives to create vivid descriptions of actions and settings.
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Remember this!
The antonyms close and shut convey the opposite meaning of gape, which is to open widely. Use these words to describe the act of closing doors, windows, lids, etc., and to create vivid descriptions of actions and settings in writing.
