open

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open is part of the Basic English 850.

This word was selected as the Word of the Day for 06-07-2006.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Verb 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words 3 Adjective 3.1 Synonyms 3.2 Antonyms 3.3 Related words

[change] Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: ō'pən, IPA: /ˈəʊ.pən/, SAMPA: /"@Up@n/
• (US) enPR: ō'pən, IPA: /ˈoʊ.pən/, SAMPA: /"oUp@n/
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[change] Verb

Plain form open

Third-person singular opens

Past tense opened

Past participle opened

Present participle opening

1. To move something to the side to allow entrance.

   I will open the door for our guests.

2. To prepare for business.

   She opened the store.

[change] Synonyms

• (to move) unlock, unbolt, unclose
• (to prepare for business) prepare

[change] Antonyms

• (to move) close, shut, lock, bolt
• (to prepare for business) close, close up, lock, lock up

[change] Related words

• can opener
• easy-open
• opener
• opening
• open up
• open wide
• reopen

[change] Adjective

Positive open

Comparative more open

Superlative most open

1. Having a hole or opening, not closed.

   The door was open.

2. Available for business.

   The shop is open.

[change] Synonyms

• (having a hole) ajar, unclosed

[change] Antonyms

• (having a hole) closed, secured, shut, shut up
• (available for business) closed

[change] Related words

• open-air
• opened
• wide open