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Shut your eyes

UK//ʃʌt jɔːr aɪz//US//ʃʌt jʊr aɪz//

Meaning of Shut your eyes

To close your eyelids tightly to stop seeing.

In simple words: Close your eyes and stop looking.

Shut your eyes in a sentence

  • Please shut your eyes while I prepare a surprise.
  • He shut his eyes and took a deep breath before jumping.
  • Shut your eyes and relax; everything will be fine.

How to use Shut your eyes

Use in various contexts, often when telling someone to stop looking or to relax. Not formal.

Grammar pattern

shut + object

Memory hint

Imagine a person shutting a door quietly—just like shutting your eyes.

Related words

Collocations with Shut your eyes

  • shut your eyes tightly
  • shut your eyes for a moment
  • shut your eyes in fear

Synonyms for Shut your eyes

Opposites of Shut your eyes

  • open your eyes

Common mistakes with Shut your eyes

  • Using 'shut' incorrectly with non-living objects (should be 'close').
  • Confusing with 'shut your mouth' for different meanings.
  • Incorrect tense usage, e.g., 'shutted your eyes'.

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Frequently asked questions about Shut your eyes

What does Shut your eyes mean?

Close your eyes and stop looking.

What is the definition of Shut your eyes?

To close your eyelids tightly to stop seeing.

How do you use Shut your eyes in a sentence?

Please shut your eyes while I prepare a surprise.

Can you give another example of Shut your eyes?

He shut his eyes and took a deep breath before jumping.

What are synonyms for Shut your eyes?

Common alternatives include close your eyes, squint, blink.

What is the opposite of Shut your eyes?

Opposite meanings include open your eyes.

What words go with Shut your eyes?

It commonly pairs with shut your eyes tightly, shut your eyes for a moment, shut your eyes in fear.

What are common mistakes when using Shut your eyes?

Using 'shut' incorrectly with non-living objects (should be 'close'). Confusing with 'shut your mouth' for different meanings. Incorrect tense usage, e.g., 'shutted your eyes'.

How do you pronounce Shut your eyes?

US: //ʃʌt jʊr aɪz//, UK: //ʃʌt jɔːr aɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Shut your eyes?

Use in various contexts, often when telling someone to stop looking or to relax. Not formal.