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- pronunciation:
- o
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- open up
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
allowing entry or access; not shut, enclosed, or fastened.
A cool breeze came through the open window.
- synonyms:
- accessible
- antonyms:
- closed
- similar words:
- agape, ajar, free, uncovered, unfastened, unlatched, unlocked, wide-open, yawning
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| definition 2: |
unobstructed or clear of trees, structures, or the like.
The deer bounded across the open field.- similar words:
- bare, clear, empty, passable, treeless, vacant
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| definition 3: |
that may be attended or taken part in by all; public.
There will be an open meeting concerning the building project so that citizens may express their views.- synonyms:
- free, public
- antonyms:
- closed, private, secret
- similar words:
- general
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| definition 4: |
available, as a job or position.
The elementary school has two positions open for new teachers.- synonyms:
- available, unfilled, vacant
- antonyms:
- filled
- similar words:
- up for grabs, void
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| definition 5: |
behaving without secrecy; frank; candid; forthcoming.
She is surprisingly open about her problems.- synonyms:
- candid, direct, forthcoming, frank, outspoken
- antonyms:
- clandestine, furtive, hidden, mysterious, private, reserved, secretive, stealthy
- similar words:
- aboveboard, artless, barefaced, downright, forthright, guileless, informative, ingenuous, plain, public, sincere, straightforward
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| definition 6: |
not yet decided on or concluded.
That is still an open question and will require a good deal more discussion.- synonyms:
- indeterminate, undecided, unresolved, unsettled
- similar words:
- debatable, moot
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| definition 7: |
prepared to do business.
We're all excited that the new swimming pool is finally open.The store will stay open late during the week before Christmas.The bank is not open until nine o'clock.- antonyms:
- closed
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| definition 8: |
receptive, as to ideas or perceptions.
I have some ideas in mind, but I'm open to suggestions too.- synonyms:
- receptive, susceptible
- antonyms:
- closed
- similar words:
- accessible, agreeable, amenable, free, open-minded, tolerant
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| definition 9: |
spread out or extended, as a flower.
She welcomed us with open arms.The roses are all open today.- synonyms:
- extended, outspread
- antonyms:
- closed
- similar words:
- blooming, blossoming, spread, unfolded, wide
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| related words: |
airy, apparent, bluff, blunt, direct, easy, explicit, frank, genuine, honest, innocent, insecure, liable, liberal, loose, outspoken, spontaneous, straight, sympathetic, uninhibited, vulnerable |
| contrasting words: |
folded |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
opens, opening, opened |
| definition 1: |
to change from being shut or closed.
I opened the door to let the dog in.- antonyms:
- close, shut
- similar words:
- clear, force, jimmy, part, pry, spread, unbolt, unclose, unfasten, unlatch, unlock, unseal
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| definition 2: |
to remove obstacles or blockages from, so as to allow passage.
They removed the fallen trees to open the path.This medication is supposed to open your nasal passages.- synonyms:
- clear, unblock, unstop
- antonyms:
- bar, close
- similar words:
- blaze, burst, flush, smooth
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| definition 3: |
to expose to view; reveal.
She opened her presents with a great deal of anticipation.He opened his heart to her.- synonyms:
- expose, reveal, uncover
- antonyms:
- conceal, cover, veil
- similar words:
- bare, burst, disclose, exhibit, present, unclose, unveil, unwrap
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| definition 4: |
to begin or set in process.
She opened the conference with a short speech.- synonyms:
- begin, commence, start
- antonyms:
- close, conclude
- similar words:
- embark upon, initiate, introduce, kick off, launch, preface, usher in
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| definition 5: |
to make ready to do business.
They plan to open two new stores next year.- antonyms:
- close, shut
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| definition 6: |
to spread out or extend, as wings.
The bird opened its wings and flew away.- synonyms:
- expand, outspread, spread
- antonyms:
- close, shut
- similar words:
- extend, stretch, unfold, unfurl
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| definition 7: |
to make an opening as in a wound or abscess.
The doctor opened the wound to remove the bits of broken glass.- synonyms:
- lance
- antonyms:
- close
- similar words:
- cut, incise
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| definition 8: |
to make receptive (often fol. by "up").
Making friends at college opened us up to new ideas.- antonyms:
- close
- similar words:
- acquaint, disarm, edify, familiarize, introduce
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| related words: |
bilge, blast, breach, dilate, establish, expose, fan, gap, inaugurate, lance, operate, pick, scour, set about, tap, uncover, zip |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to become open.
The door opened, and a young woman entered the room.- antonyms:
- close, shut
- similar words:
- burst, dilate, expand, gape, part, rupture, unclose, widen
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| definition 2: |
to become accessible or available.
These tables will open shortly, and then we will be able to seat you.- similar words:
- arise, clear, come up
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| definition 3: |
to start or be set in process.
His new play opens next week.- synonyms:
- begin, commence, start
- antonyms:
- close
- similar words:
- dawn, originate
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| definition 4: |
to become spread out or extended (often fol. by "out").
The umbrella opens by pushing this button.The flowers are all opening now.- synonyms:
- spread, unfold
- antonyms:
- close
- similar words:
- bloom, blossom, expand, extend, flower, part, unfurl
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| definition 5: |
to become exposed to view (often fol. by "up").
This new evidence opens up many possibilities.- similar words:
- appear, clear, emerge, show, surface, unwrap
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| definition 6: |
to become receptive, as to ideas (often fol. by "up").
My dad has always been very traditional, but he's starting to open up to some new ways of thinking.- antonyms:
- close
- similar words:
- expand, loosen up, unbend
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| definition 7: |
to become available for business.
What time does the bank open?- antonyms:
- close
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| related words: |
diverge, fan, unfold, zip |
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| phrase: |
open up |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
any clear, extensive space, esp. the outdoors (often prec. by "the").
I couldn't tolerate an office job; I need to be out in the open.- synonyms:
- open air, out-of-doors, outdoors, outside
- similar words:
- clear
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| definition 2: |
the condition of lacking secrecy or concealment (usu. prec. by "the").
Bring the truth out into the open.- similar words:
- daylight
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| definition 3: |
a contest available to entry by all.
He played well in the recent golf open.- antonyms:
- invitational
- similar words:
- championship, competition, contest, meet
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| related words: |
flat, outside |
| derivations: |
openly (adv.), opener (n.), openness (n.) |
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