Basic Details
Word: Shutter
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A cover or screen that can be opened or closed over a window or camera to control light and visibility.
Synonyms: Blind, screen, cover
Antonyms: Open, reveal
Idioms and Phrases
- Shut the door on: To end or stop something, preventing it from happening. Example: "She decided to shut the door on her worries and focus on her studies."
- Shutters down: Refers to a situation where one is feeling low and unmotivated. Example: "After a long week at school, Jake's shutters were down, and he just wanted to relax."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The photographer adjusted the shutter on his camera to capture the perfect sunset.
Example 2: We closed the shutters to keep the afternoon sun from shining into the room.
Example 3: When the storm approached, all the neighbours quickly shut their shutters to protect their homes.
Fun Fact
The word "shutter" comes from the Old French word "clotre," which means "to close." Originally, it referred to a more portable type of window cover used in medieval times.
Famous Quote
"The shutters of the mind are opened and closed as frequently as the curtains at the window." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "shutter" mean?
a) A type of light
b) A closure for a window or camera
c) A furniture piece
d) A type of plant
Answer: b) A closure for a window or camera
2. Which of these is a synonym of "shutter"?
a) Door
b) Blind
c) Window frame
d) Table
Answer: b) Blind
3. Which is an antonym of "shutter"?
a) Cover
b) Close
c) Open
d) Seal
Answer: c) Open
4. Which sentence uses "shutter" correctly?
a) The shutter on the window was broken.
b) She danced past the shutter.
c) He drew the shutter to read a book.
d) The shutter sang beautifully.
Answer: a) The shutter on the window was broken.
5. Which idiom means to stop or end something?
a) Shutter the door on
b) Shutters down
c) Quiet as a mouse
d) Over the moon
Answer: a) Shutter the door on
