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KURTN/ˈkɜːtn/

A curtain hangs over a window or stage: draw the curtains, close the curtains, a shower curtain. Blinds are slats you pull; a shutter is more solid. Draw the curtains can mean open or close them — add open/closed if you need to be exact. Do not write certain (sure) — similar sound for some learners.

Meaning

Cloth that hangs over a window or a stage.

Examples

• “She closed the curtains when it got dark.”
• “Thick curtains keep the bedroom dark.”
• “The curtain rose and the play began.”

Good to know

open / close / draw the curtains. Contrast: blinds. Mix-up: certain (sure).

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