Cool MateClose vs Shut that blind
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Close
Top 1,000 (very common)A1verb
Shut that blind
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: Close
| Close | Shut that blind | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kləʊz/","/ˈkləʊzɪz/","/kləʊzd/","/ˈkləʊzɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kləʊz/","/ˈkləʊzɪz/","/kləʊzd/","/ˈkləʊzɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ʃʌt ðæt blaɪnd//🇺🇸 //ʃʌt ðæt blaɪnd// |
| Meaning | To shut something, like a door or a window. | Close the window covering. |
| Example | Please close the door before you leave. | Could you shut that blind? It's too bright in here. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | firmly, tightly, gently, firmly, tightly, gently, permanently, temporarily, officially, to, permanently, temporarily, officially, to | shut that blind, shut the window blind, shut the blinds |
| Antonyms | open, start | - |
| Common mistakes | Confusing 'close' with 'shut' – know when to use which., Using 'close' when referring to people (e.g., 'close the friend') instead of 'end' or 'finish'. | Using 'close' instead of 'shut'., Saying 'shut the blinds' without mentioning 'that'., Confusing with 'pull down' or 'roll up'. |
| Usage notes | Use 'close' when talking about shutting physical objects like doors or books. It can also mean to finish something, such as a meeting. Avoid using it with people in most contexts, except in very informal conversations. | This phrase is commonly used in casual conversation to refer to closing window blinds. It is appropriate in both home and office settings. Avoid using it in formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Close vs Shut that blind
What's the difference between Close and Shut that blind?
Close: To shut something, like a door or a window. Shut that blind: Close the window covering.
Which is more common: Close and Shut that blind?
Close is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Close: Please close the door before you leave. Shut that blind: Could you shut that blind? It's too bright in here.
Can I use Close and Shut that blind interchangeably?
Not always. Close and Shut that blind are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.