Definition of shut

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • shut is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • shut is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • shut is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of shut


  • move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut (verb)

    Examples

    1. shut the window

    Synonyms

    1. close
  • prevent from entering; shut out (verb)

    Examples

    1. The trees were shutting out all sunlight

    Synonyms

    1. exclude
    2. keep out
    3. shut out
  • used especially of mouth or eyes (adjective)

    Examples

    1. his eyes were shut against the sunlight

    Synonyms

    1. closed
  • not open (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the door slammed shut

    Synonyms

    1. closed
    2. unopen
  • become closed (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. close

See definition of shut in Merriam Webster