opened

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opened

The child looked at the opened present with delight.

Definition
  1. 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.
opened

The child looked at the opened present with delight.

Adjective
  1. not sealed or having been unsealed
    • the letter was already open
    • the opened package lay on the table
  2. made open or clear
    • the newly opened road
  3. used of mouth or eyes
    • keep your eyes open
    • his mouth slightly opened