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HUBLOT Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

slam

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< slam something >
- He stormed out of the house, slamming the door as he left.

Would it be correct to say "slamming the door shut" to mean "slamming the door"?

< slam something + adjective >
- She slammed the lid shut.

Would the "shut" above be necessary?
  

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HUBLOT Would it be correct to say "slamming the door shut" to mean "slamming the door"? Yes. HUBLOT Would the "shut" above be necessary?

— RandomGuy

  • HUBLOT Would it be correct to say "slamming the door shut" to mean "slamming the door"?
  • Yes.
  • HUBLOT Would the "shut" above be necessary?
  • No, but shut is often added nevertheless.
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HUBLOTWould it be correct to say "slamming the door shut" to mean "slamming the door"?
Yes.
HUBLOTWould the "shut" above be necessary?
No, but shut is often added nevertheless.
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Thank you, AG.

Do you say "slam something closed" to mean "slam something shut"?

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You could say that, too.
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Doubt "shut" is necessary.
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Aspara GusYou could say that, too.
Thanks a lot, AG. Emotion: smile
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