OPEN

O ·PEN 2 syllables

A1 · Beginner 📏 4 letters 🎲 Scrabble 6 ✅ valid word

Everyday English. Most learners know this.

noun
  1. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
  2. where the air is unconfined
  3. a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play
  4. information that has become public

💬 Examples

  • "finally broke out of the forest into the open"
  • "he wanted to get outdoors a little"
  • "the concert was held in the open air"
  • "all the reports were out in the open"

🔗 Similar words

clearoutdoorsout-of-doorsopen_airsurface
verb
  1. cause to open or to become open
  2. start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
  3. become open
  4. begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.

💬 Examples

  • "Mary opened the car door"
  • "open a business"
  • "The door opened"
  • "He opened the meeting with a long speech"

🔗 Similar words

open_upunfoldspreadspread_outaffordgive
adjective
  1. affording unobstructed entrance and exit
  2. affording free passage or access
  3. with no protection or shield
  4. open to or in view of all

💬 Examples

  • "not shut or closed"
  • "an open door"
  • "open drains"
  • "the road is open to traffic"

🔗 Similar words

unfastenedexposedopenedassailableundefendableundefended
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