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o·pen
 open
- pronunciation:
- o
p
 n
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
not shut or closed.
A cool breeze came through the open window.
- antonyms:
- closed
- similar words:
- free, unlocked
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| definition 2: |
prepared to do business.
That supermarket is open twenty-four hours a day.- antonyms:
- closed
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| related words: |
apparent, honest |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
opened, opening, opens |
| definition: |
to change from being shut or closed.
I opened the door to let the dog in.- antonyms:
- close, shut
- similar words:
- clear, force, unlock
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| related words: |
blast, establish, lance, operate, zip |
| derivations: |
openly (adv.), opener (n.), openness (n.) |
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