Open

Quick meaning: Open is an adjective meaning (usually not comparable) Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.

Meaning

(usually not comparable) Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.

More Meanings

1. Able to be used or interacted with in some way.
2. Not hidden or restricted.
3. Not completed or finalised.
4. (mathematics, logic, of a formula) Having a free variable.
5. (mathematics, topology, of a set) Which is part of a predefined collection of subsets of X, that defines a topological space on X.
6. (music, stringed instruments) Of a note, played without pressing the string against the fingerboard.
7. (music) Of a note, played without closing any finger-hole, key or valve.

Example Sentences

Unto thee have I opened my cause.

Mudchester Rovers opened a sizeable lead on their rivals.

A link opened under the strain, and the chain came apart.

The king opened himself to some of his council, that he was sorry for the earl's death.

Word Forms

• opener
• openest
• opens
• opening
• opened
• openedst
• openeth

Synonyms for open

Depending on context, synonyms include accessible, unimpeded, free, unseal, raise, start.

Antonyms for open

Common opposites include closed, shut, checked, closed-source, proprietary, bare.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include available, visible, afford, public, ajar, give.

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