shut — to close something, especially by moving a door, window, lid, etc. so that it blocks an opening
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to close something, especially by moving a door, window, lid, etc. so that it blocks an opening
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃʌt/
Example Sentences
- My mom told me to shut my mouth, but I was just chewing gum loudly!
- The computer suddenly shut down during my final presentation.
- He shut the book so hard that dust flew everywhere like a mini tornado.
shut
VERB[/ʃʌt/]
to close something, especially by moving a door, window, lid, etc. so that it blocks an opening
A person shuts the bedroom door firmly for privacy
Cut through the hut door, then shut it with force!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'scyttan', meaning 'to bolt, bar, or obstruct'. The word originates from Proto-Germanic roots shared with German 'schützen' (to protect), reflecting a semantic evolution from the act of securing or blocking.
Breakdown
Old English 'scyttan' (to bolt, obstruct) → Middle English → Modern English 'shut'. The root relates to Proto-Germanic *skutjan-, connected to the concept of blocking or securing an opening.
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📝Examples
“My mom told me to shut my mouth, but I was just chewing gum loudly!”
“The computer suddenly shut down during my final presentation.”
“He shut the book so hard that dust flew everywhere like a mini tornado.”
“Please shut the window before the air conditioner starts.”
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