opened
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Not closed, sealed, or fastened; allowing access or passage. Describes something that was once closed but is now accessible or no longer shut.
- Made available or accessible; inaugurated. Describes something that has been formally started or made ready for use.
- (Of eyes or mouth) Parted or not shut. Describes the specific state of eyes or a mouth being apart.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The opened letter was on his desk. (The letter was no longer sealed.)
- She looked through the opened window. (The window was not closed.)
- The newly opened museum is very popular. (The museum has recently been inaugurated and made accessible to the public.)
- He stared with opened eyes in surprise. (His eyes were wide open.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be opened to": To be receptive or willing to consider something.
- The committee is opened to new suggestions.
- "to be opened up": To become more communicative or emotionally accessible.
- After their conversation, she finally opened up about her feelings.
Variants and Related Words
- Open (verb/adjective): The base form. As a verb: to make something not closed. As an adjective: in a state of being not closed.
- Opening (noun): An act or instance of making something open; a gap or hole; a beginning.
- Openable (adjective): Capable of being opened.
Synonyms
- Unsealed: Specifically for containers or letters.
- Unfastened: For things like doors, windows, or clothing.
- Accessible: Available to be entered or used.
- Ajar: Slightly open (usually for a door).
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Open up:
- To unlock and open a door, building, etc.
- He opened up the shop early.
- To become available or develop.
- New opportunities opened up for her.
- Open out: To unfold or spread out.
- The map opened out to reveal the whole coastline.
Related Idioms
- With open arms: In a very welcoming way.
- They welcomed the idea with open arms.
- An open book: Something or someone that is easy to understand.
- Her life is an open book.
Adjective
- not sealed or having been unsealed
- the letter was already open
- the opened package lay on the table
- made open or clear
- the newly opened road
- used of mouth or eyes
- keep your eyes open
- his mouth slightly opened