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Shut and close! #1 (permalink) Tue Mar 30, 2004 9:48 am   Shut and close!
 

Dear Alan and Torsten! I an totally confused of using words 'shut' and 'close'. When Must I use Shut? When must I use close?
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Shut/close #2 (permalink) Tue Mar 30, 2004 10:19 am   Shut/close
 

Hi Pupil,

The meanings of both verbs are very similar but it would take me too long to explain all the differences. I recommend you consult a good dictionary like the Oxford Advanced Learner's where you will find good examples.

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