Definitions and Examples of closed, shut, obstructed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not open or accessible.
Example
The store is closed on Sundays.
Closed or fastened tightly.
Example
Please keep the door shut to prevent the cold air from coming in.
obstructed
Blocked or hindered from being accessed or used.
Example
The road was obstructed by fallen trees after the storm.
Key Differences: closed vs shut vs obstructed
- 1Closed refers to something that is not open or accessible, such as a store or a park.
- 2Shut describes something that is closed or fastened tightly, like a door or a window.
- 3Obstructed means that something is blocked or hindered from being accessed or used, such as a road or a path.
Effective Usage of closed, shut, obstructed
- 1Daily Life: Use these antonyms to describe the state of doors, windows, stores, and other places that can be open or closed.
- 2Travel: Use obstructed to describe roads, paths, or routes that are blocked or inaccessible.
- 3Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in your writing to create vivid descriptions and convey a sense of place.
Remember this!
The antonyms of ouvert in French are closed, shut, and obstructed. Use these words to describe the state of doors, windows, stores, and other places that can be open or closed. Additionally, use obstructed to describe roads, paths, or routes that are blocked or inaccessible. Incorporate these antonyms in your writing to create vivid descriptions and convey a sense of place.