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opened

/ˈəʊpənd/

/ˈoʊpənd/

openedpast participle

/ˈəʊpənd/

/ˈoʊpənd/

Used to describe something that has undergone the action of being opened.

Definitions

Having been opened; that has undergone the action of opening.

The envelope lay there, opened and empty.

Synonyms

openedadjective

/ˈəʊpənd/

/ˈoʊpənd/

Translations

открытый

The opened door let in a cold breeze.

Открытая дверь впустила холодный ветер.

Definitions

Having been made accessible or available for use or entry.

The opened door allowed a cool breeze to enter the room.

Not closed or fastened; in a state that allows passage or access.

The opened window let in the sounds of the city.

Having been unsealed or unwrapped.

The opened package revealed a beautiful gift inside.

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Antonyms

openverb

opened

Past Simple

opened

Past Simple

opened

Past Participle

opening

Gerund

Definitions

To move or cause to move so that something is no longer closed.

Please open the window to let some fresh air in.

To begin or start (an event, activity, or period).

The conference will open with a keynote address.

Synonyms

unshut

inaugurate

throw open

disclose

make available

open out

open up

pry open

push open

swing open

fold back

roll out

openadjective

Definitions

Not closed or fastened.

The door was left open, allowing a cool breeze to enter the room.

Accessible to all; not restricted.

The park is open to the public every day from dawn until dusk.

Frank and honest; not secretive.

She was open about her feelings, which made it easier to resolve the conflict.

Ready to consider or accept new ideas or suggestions.

He was open to trying new cuisines during his travels.

Not yet decided or settled.

The position is still open, and they are accepting applications.

Exposed to the elements; not enclosed or covered.

They enjoyed sleeping under the open sky.

openadverb

Definitions

So as to be open; in or into an open position.

He pushed the door open to let the dog out.

opennoun

Definitions

The outdoors; the open air.

After weeks in the city, she longed for the open.

A sports tournament or championship that is open to all qualified competitors.

He won the British Open last year.

The beginning or starting phase of an activity, period, or event, especially the start of a trading session in financial markets.

Shares in the company jumped five percent at the open before stabilizing.