How to Use "Shut" with Example Sentences

shut (adj): closed; not open

Listen to the Lesson | Listen with pause

Used with verbs:

"The door is shut."
(be: is/am/are, looks, seems)

"The door closed shut from the wind."
(closed, slammed, clicked, blew)

"This window is bolted shut."
(be + bolted, be + glued, be + nailed, be + screwed, be + sealed, be + welded)

"He left the window shut."
(left, kept)

Used with adverbs:

"The lid was firmly shut."
(firmly, properly, tightly)

shut (v): to close something

Listen to the Lesson | Listen with pause

Used with nouns:

"Make sure to shut the gate."
(gate, door, window, lid, blinds, curtains)

"He shut his eyes."
(eyes, mouth)

"He shut the briefcase quickly."
(briefcase, drawer, suitcase, box)

Used with adverbs:

"He quickly shut the door."
(quickly, suddenly, slowly)