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open

verb
/ˈoʊpən/

Meaning

to move something so as to allow access; to begin
to move something so that it is no longer closed; not closed

Example Sentences

Please open the door for me.

She opened the window to let in fresh air.

Example Expressions

open secret

Synonyms

unlock, unfasten, begin, start, uncover, reveal, accessible, available
Entry 1
unlock, unfasten, begin, start
Entry 2
uncover, unlock, reveal, accessible, available

Antonyms

close, shut, lock, seal
Entry 1
close, shut, lock, seal
Entry 2
close, shut, lock

Collocations

open door, open mind, open heart, wide open, open window, open opportunity
Entry 1
open door, open mind, open heart, wide open
Entry 2
open door, open window, open opportunity, open mind

Related Vocabularies

To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
To make something less extreme (verb); average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree (adjective).
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
to intend or signify; also unkind when used as adjective
to show or display clearly; obvious or evident

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