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Antonyms for "shut"

Noun

Sense: Act of closing

Antonyms for the noun "shut" in the sense of an act of closing may include:

• opening
• unsealing
• unblocking

Sample sentence: He made sure the opening was wide enough for the car to enter.

Verb

Sense: Close or fasten

Antonyms for the verb "shut" in the sense of closing or fastening something may include:

• open
• unfasten
• unbolt

Sample sentence: Please open the door, it's getting stuffy inside.

Sense: Close off or exclude

Antonyms for the verb "shut" in the sense of closing off or excluding someone or something may include:

• welcome
• include
• admit

Sample sentence: They decided to welcome everyone to the party, shutting out no one.

Adjective

Sense: Not engaging or friendly

Antonyms for the adjective "shut" in the sense of someone being not engaging or friendly may include:

• friendly
• welcoming
• outgoing

Sample sentence: His friendly and open nature made it easy to approach him, unlike his shut colleague.

Adverb

Sense: In a closed position

Antonyms for the adverb "shut" in the sense of being in a closed position may include:

• wide
• open
• ajar

Sample sentence: Leave the door open so the fresh air can come in.

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