shut
verb/adjective37 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8
tightly shut7.2
closed very closely and firmly
firmly shut7.0
closed in a strong and secure way
to close one's eyes very tightly
be shut9.0
to be in a closed position
to cause something to remain in a closed state
slam shut7.8
to close violently with a loud bang
remain shut7.2
to continue to be in a closed position
bang shut7.0
to close suddenly with a loud noise
stay shut7.0
to continue to be in a closed position
click shut6.8
to close with a short, sharp sound
swing shut6.7
to close by moving in a curve
look shut6.5
to appear to be in a closed position
to be closed so tightly that it cannot be opened
blow shut6.0
to be closed by the force of the wind
close shut5.5
to become fully closed (emphatic)
be shut7.5
to not be open for business or to the public
shut for...6.8
closed for a specific period or reason