unshut

unshut — verb

  • unshutpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unshuts3rd person singular
  • unshutting-ing form
  • unshuttedpast simple

1. to move or pull something such as a door, window, lid, or pair of eyes so that i

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to move or pull something such as a door, window, lid, or pair of eyes so that it is no longer closed, making the space or contents accessible.

例句

Adaeze unshut the wooden shutters and let the morning light pour into the kitchen.

unshut + concrete object (wooden shutters)

Niran carefully unshut the old iron gate that had been rusted shut for years.

adverb carefully + unshut + difficult-to-open object

同義詞
  • open

    the common, neutral term for all contexts; use this instead of 'unshut' in everyday English

  • unseal

    more specific — refers to breaking a seal on a letter, jar, or package, not just opening a door or window

  • unclose

    archaic or poetic synonym for open, similar in rarity to 'unshut'

反義詞
  • shut

    the direct antonym; the everyday word for closing something

  • close

    common synonym of 'shut' that contrasts with 'unshut'

文法句型

unshut + noun phrase (door, window, eyes, container)

用法筆記

This verb is rare in modern English. In everyday speech, use 'open' instead. 'Unshut' may appear in literary or poetic writing for emphasis or to evoke an older style.

常見錯誤

❌She unshut the meeting at 9 a.m.
✅She opened the meeting at 9 a.m.
💡'unshut' cannot be used for abstract or metaphorical openings like meetings, discussions, or opportunities.
❌He unshut the door a crack.
✅He opened the door a crack.
💡'unshut' sounds unnatural with measurements or degree modifiers.

unshut — adjective