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shut

Past vs Shut - What's the difference?

past | shut |


As nouns the difference between past and shut

is that past is the period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future while shut is the act or time of shutting; close.

As adjectives the difference between past and shut

is that past is having already happened; in the past; finished while shut is closed.

As an adverb past

is in a direction that passes.

As a preposition past

is beyond in place, quantity or time.

As a verb shut is

to close, to stop from being open.

Shut vs Sit - What's the difference?

shut | sit |


In transitive terms the difference between shut and sit

is that shut is to close, to stop from being open while sit is to accommodate in seats; to seat.

In intransitive terms the difference between shut and sit

is that shut is to close, to stop being open while sit is shortened form of babysit.

As an adjective shut

is closed.

Near vs Shut - What's the difference?

near | shut |


As nouns the difference between near and shut

is that near is the left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc while shut is the act or time of shutting; close.

As adjectives the difference between near and shut

is that near is physically close while shut is closed.

As verbs the difference between near and shut

is that near is to come closer to; to approach while shut is to close, to stop from being open.

As an adverb near

is having a small intervening distance with regard to something.

As a preposition near

is close to, in close proximity to.

Enclose vs Shut - What's the difference?

enclose | shut |


In transitive terms the difference between enclose and shut

is that enclose is to insert into a container, usually an envelope or package while shut is to close, to stop from being open.

In intransitive terms the difference between enclose and shut

is that enclose is to hold or contain while shut is to close, to stop being open.

As an adjective shut is

closed.

As a noun shut is

the act or time of shutting; close.

Whack vs Shut - What's the difference?

whack | shut |


As nouns the difference between whack and shut

is that whack is a blow, impact or slap while shut is the act or time of shutting; close.

As verbs the difference between whack and shut

is that whack is to hit, slap or strike while shut is to close, to stop from being open.

As an adjective shut is

closed.

Shut vs Latch - What's the difference?

shut | latch |


As verbs the difference between shut and latch

is that shut is to close, to stop from being open while latch is to close or lock as if with a latch.

As nouns the difference between shut and latch

is that shut is the act or time of shutting; close while latch is a fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.

As an adjective shut

is closed.

Prick vs Shut - What's the difference?

prick | shut |


In transitive terms the difference between prick and shut

is that prick is to make acidic or pungent while shut is to close, to stop from being open.

In intransitive terms the difference between prick and shut

is that prick is to become sharp or acid; to turn sour, as wine while shut is to close, to stop being open.

As an adjective shut is

closed.

Shut vs Chit - What's the difference?

shut | chit |


As nouns the difference between shut and chit

is that shut is the act or time of shutting; close or shut can be a narrow alley]] or [[passageway|passage acting as a short cut through the buildings between two streets while chit is great-great-great-grandchild.

As a verb shut

is to close, to stop from being open.

As an adjective shut

is closed.

Show vs Shut - What's the difference?

show | shut |


As nouns the difference between show and shut

is that show is show, spectacle while shut is the act or time of shutting; close or shut can be a narrow alley]] or [[passageway|passage acting as a short cut through the buildings between two streets.

As a verb shut is

to close, to stop from being open.

As an adjective shut is

closed.

Shut vs Shutted - What's the difference?

shut | shutted |


As verbs the difference between shut and shutted

is that shut is to close, to stop from being open while shutted is past tense of shut.

As an adjective shut

is closed.

As a noun shut

is the act or time of shutting; close.

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