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/'/oU/p/@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed

    adj.all

    Examples
    An open door.
    They left the door open.
    Synonyms unfastened
    Antonyms closed shut unopen

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. affording free passage or access

    adj.all

    Examples
    Open drains.
    The road is open to traffic.
    Open ranks.
    Antonyms closed

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. used of mouth or eyes

    adj.all

    Examples
    Keep your eyes open.
    His mouth slightly opened.
    Synonyms opened
    Antonyms closed shut

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints

    adj.all

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. ready or willing to receive favorably

    adj.all

    Synonyms receptive
    Antonyms unreceptive

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. open and observable; not secret or hidden

    adj.all

    Examples
    Open ballots.
    Synonyms overt
    Antonyms covert

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. Free of access; not shut up; not closed; affording unobstructed ingress or egress; not impeding or preventing passage; not locked up or covered over; -- applied to passageways; as, an <i>open</i> door, window, road, etc.; also, to inclosed structures or objects; as, <i>open</i> houses, boxes, baskets, bottles, etc.; also, to means of communication or approach by water or land; as, an <i>open</i> harbor or roadstead.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

    noun.location

    Examples
    Finally broke out of the forest into the open.
    Synonyms clear

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. where the air is unconfined

    noun.location

    Examples
    The concert was held in the open air.
    Camping in the open.
    Synonyms open air out-of-doors outdoors

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play

    noun.event

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. information that has become public

    noun.cognition

    Examples
    All the reports were out in the open.
    Synonyms surface

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. Open or unobstructed space; clear land, without trees or obstructions; open ocean; open water.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. with no protection or shield

    adj.all

    Examples
    Open to the weather.
    An open wound.
    Synonyms exposed

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. open to or in view of all

    adj.all

    Examples
    An open protest.
    An open letter to the editor.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. not having been filled

    adj.all

    Examples
    The job is still open.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. accessible to all

    adj.all

    Examples
    Open season.
    An open economy.
    Synonyms unexclusive unrestricted

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. not defended or capable of being defended

    adj.all

    Examples
    An open city.
    Open to attack.
    Synonyms assailable undefendable undefended

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. (of textures) full of small openings or gaps

    adj.all

    Examples
    An open texture.
    Synonyms loose

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. having no protecting cover or enclosure

    adj.all

    Examples
    An open boat.
    An open fire.
    Open sports cars.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

    adj.all

    Examples
    An open question.
    Synonyms undecided undetermined unresolved

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. not sealed or having been unsealed

    adj.all

    Examples
    The letter was already open.
    The opened package lay on the table.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition

    adj.all

    Examples
    The clarity and resonance of an open tone.
    Her natural and open response.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. not requiring union membership

    adj.all

    Examples
    An open shop employs nonunion workers.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. possibly accepting or permitting

    adj.all

    Examples
    Open to interpretation.
    An issue open to question.
    Synonyms capable subject

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  13. affording free passage or view

    adj.all

    Examples
    Open waters.
    The open countryside.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  14. openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

    adj.all

    Examples
    An open and trusting nature.
    Synonyms candid heart-to-heart

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  15. ready for business

    adj.all

    Examples
    The stores are open.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. cause to open or to become open

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Mary opened the car door.
    Synonyms open up
    Antonyms close shut

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning

    verb.social

    Examples
    Open a business.
    Antonyms close close down close up fold shut down

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. become open

    verb.contact

    Examples
    The door opened.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.

    verb.social

    Examples
    He opened the meeting with a long speech.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. spread out or open from a closed or folded state

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Open the map.
    Synonyms spread spread out unfold
    Antonyms fold fold up turn up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. make available

    verb.change

    Examples
    This opens up new possibilities.
    Synonyms distribute open up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. become available

    verb.change

    Examples
    An opportunity opened up.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. have an opening or passage or outlet

    verb.stative

    Examples
    The bedrooms open into the hall.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. make the opening move

    verb.competition

    Examples
    Kasparov opened with a standard opening.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. afford access to

    verb.possession

    Examples
    The door opens to the patio.
    Synonyms afford give

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer

    verb.perception

    Antonyms close

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. To make or set open; to render free of access; to unclose; to unbar; to unlock; to remove any fastening or covering from; as, to <i>open</i> a door; to <i>open</i> a box; to <i>open</i> a room; to <i>open</i> a letter.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  13. To unclose; to form a hole, breach, or gap; to be unclosed; to be parted.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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