OPEN as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • information that has become public
   Synonym(s)
   • surface (what does surface mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • all the reports were out in the open
   • the facts had been brought to the surface
   Hypernyms(s) open is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • public knowledge (what does public knowledge mean?)
   • general knowledge (what does general knowledge mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • come on (what does come on mean?)
   • come out (what does come out mean?)
   • turn up (what does turn up mean?)
   • surface (what does surface mean?)
   • show up (what does show up mean?)
   • afford (what does afford mean?)
   • open (what does open mean?)
   • give (what does give mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play
   Hypernyms(s) open is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • tournament (what does tournament mean?)
   • tourney (what does tourney mean?)
3. Meaning
   • where the air is unconfined
   Synonym(s)
   • open air (what does open air mean?)
   • out-of-doors (what does out-of-doors mean?)
   • outdoors (what does outdoors mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he wanted to get outdoors a little
   • the concert was held in the open air
   • camping in the open
   Hypernyms(s) open is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • outside (what does outside mean?)
   • exterior (what does exterior mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
   Synonym(s)
   • clear (what does clear mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • finally broke out of the forest into the open
   Hypernyms(s) open is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • area (what does area mean?)
   • country (what does country mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • clear (what does clear mean?)
   • unclutter (what does unclutter mean?)
   • clear (what does clear mean?)
   • clear (what does clear mean?)

OPEN as VERB

1. Meaning
   • make available
   Synonym(s)
   • open up (what does open up mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • This opens up new possibilities
   Hypernyms(s) open is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • yield (what does yield mean?)
   • give (what does give mean?)
   • afford (what does afford mean?)
   Cause(s)
   • open (what does open mean?)
   • open up (what does open up mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • opening (what does opening mean?)
2. Meaning
   • become available
   Synonym(s)
   • open up (what does open up mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • an opportunity opened up
   Hypernyms(s) open is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • arise (what does arise mean?)
   • come up (what does come up mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • opening (what does opening mean?)
3. Meaning
   • make the opening move
   Usage Example(s)
   • Kasparov opened with a standard opening
   Hypernyms(s) open is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • move (what does move mean?)
   • go (what does go mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • first step (what does first step mean?)
   • initiative (what does initiative mean?)
   • opening move (what does opening move mean?)
   • opening (what does opening mean?)
4. Meaning
   • cause to open or to become open
   Synonym(s)
   • open up (what does open up mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Mary opened the car door
   Antonym(s)
   • close (what does close mean?)
   • shut (what does shut mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • unbar (what does unbar mean?)
   • break open (what does break open mean?)
   • click open (what does click open mean?)
   • reopen (what does reopen mean?)
   • unlock (what does unlock mean?)
   • unbolt (what does unbolt mean?)
   • unseal (what does unseal mean?)
   • uncork (what does uncork mean?)
   • pry (what does pry mean?)
   • prise (what does prise mean?)
   • prize (what does prize mean?)
   • lever (what does lever mean?)
   • jimmy (what does jimmy mean?)
   • gap (what does gap mean?)
   • breach (what does breach mean?)
   • lance (what does lance mean?)
   Cause(s)
   • open (what does open mean?)
   • open up (what does open up mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • undoer (what does undoer mean?)
   • opener (what does opener mean?)
   • unfastener (what does unfastener mean?)
   • untier (what does untier mean?)
   • opener (what does opener mean?)
   • opening (what does opening mean?)
   • opening (what does opening mean?)
5. Meaning
   • become open
   Synonym(s)
   • open up (what does open up mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The door opened
   Hypernyms(s) open is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • change state (what does change state mean?)
   • turn (what does turn mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • close (what does close mean?)
   • shut (what does shut mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • unfasten (what does unfasten mean?)
   • fly open (what does fly open mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • opening (what does opening mean?)
6. Meaning
   • spread out or open from a closed or folded state
   Synonym(s)
   • spread (what does spread mean?)
   • spread out (what does spread out mean?)
   • unfold (what does unfold mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • open the map
   • spread your arms
   Hypernyms(s) open is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • undo (what does undo mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • fold (what does fold mean?)
   • fold up (what does fold up mean?)
   • turn up (what does turn up mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • divaricate (what does divaricate mean?)
   • exfoliate (what does exfoliate mean?)
   • grass (what does grass mean?)
   • butterfly (what does butterfly mean?)
   • uncross (what does uncross mean?)
   • splay (what does splay mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • opening (what does opening mean?)
7. Meaning
   • display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
   Hypernyms(s) open is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • expose (what does expose mean?)
   • exhibit (what does exhibit mean?)
   • display (what does display mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • close (what does close mean?)
8. Meaning
   • afford access to
   Synonym(s)
   • afford (what does afford mean?)
   • give (what does give mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the door opens to the patio
   • The French doors give onto a terrace
   Derived(s)
   • open (what does open mean?)
   • surface (what does surface mean?)
   • orifice (what does orifice mean?)
   • opening (what does opening mean?)
   • porta (what does porta mean?)
9. Meaning
   • begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
   Usage Example(s)
   • He opened the meeting with a long speech
   Hypernyms(s) open is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • start (what does start mean?)
   • start up (what does start up mean?)
   • embark on (what does embark on mean?)
   • commence (what does commence mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • close (what does close mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • inaugurate (what does inaugurate mean?)
   • call to order (what does call to order mean?)
   See Also
   • pioneer (what does pioneer mean?)
   • open up (what does open up mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • opener (what does opener mean?)
   • opening (what does opening mean?)
   • first step (what does first step mean?)
   • initiative (what does initiative mean?)
   • opening move (what does opening move mean?)
   • opening (what does opening mean?)
10. Meaning
    • start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
    Synonym(s)
    • open up (what does open up mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • open a business
    Antonym(s)
    • close (what does close mean?)
    • fold (what does fold mean?)
    • shut down (what does shut down mean?)
    • close down (what does close down mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • establish (what does establish mean?)
    • set up (what does set up mean?)
    • found (what does found mean?)
    • launch (what does launch mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • opening (what does opening mean?)
    • first step (what does first step mean?)
    • initiative (what does initiative mean?)
    • opening move (what does opening move mean?)
    • opening (what does opening mean?)
11. Meaning
    • have an opening or passage or outlet
    Usage Example(s)
    • The bedrooms open into the hall
    Derived(s)
    • opening (what does opening mean?)
    • gap (what does gap mean?)
    • orifice (what does orifice mean?)
    • opening (what does opening mean?)
    • porta (what does porta mean?)
    • hatchway (what does hatchway mean?)
    • opening (what does opening mean?)
    • scuttle (what does scuttle mean?)

OPEN as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • ready for business
   Usage Example(s)
   • the stores are open
   Similar To
   • active (what does active mean?)
2. Meaning
   • not having been filled
   Usage Example(s)
   • the job is still open
   Similar To
   • available (what does available mean?)
3. Meaning
   • receptive to new ideas
   Usage Example(s)
   • an open mind
   • open to new ideas
   Similar To
   • unprejudiced (what does unprejudiced mean?)
   • impartial (what does impartial mean?)
4. Meaning
   • opened out
   Usage Example(s)
   • an open newspaper
   Similar To
   • unfolded (what does unfolded mean?)
5. Meaning
   • relatively empty of and unobstructed by fences or hedges or headlands or shoals
   Usage Example(s)
   • in open country
   • the open countryside
   • open waters
   • on the open seas
   Similar To
   • empty (what does empty mean?)
6. Meaning
   • sincere and free of reserve in expression
   Usage Example(s)
   • Please be open with me
   Similar To
   • honest (what does honest mean?)
   • honorable (what does honorable mean?)
7. Meaning
   • openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
   Synonym(s)
   • candid (what does candid mean?)
   • heart-to-heart (what does heart-to-heart mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • his candid eyes
   • an open and trusting nature
   • a heart-to-heart talk
   Similar To
   • ingenuous (what does ingenuous mean?)
   • artless (what does artless mean?)
8. Meaning
   • lax in enforcing laws
   Synonym(s)
   • lawless (what does lawless mean?)
   • wide-open (what does wide-open mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • an open town
   Similar To
   • unlawful (what does unlawful mean?)
9. Meaning
   • without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition
   Usage Example(s)
   • the clarity and resonance of an open tone
   • her natural and open response
   Similar To
   • unconstricted (what does unconstricted mean?)
10. Meaning
    • affording free passage or view
    Synonym(s)
    • clear (what does clear mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • a clear view
    • a clear path to victory
    Similar To
    • unobstructed (what does unobstructed mean?)
11. Meaning
    • affording unobstructed entrance and exit
    • not shut or closed
    Synonym(s)
    • unfastened (what does unfastened mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • an open door
    • they left the door open
    Antonym(s)
    • shut (what does shut mean?)
    • unopen (what does unopen mean?)
    • closed (what does closed mean?)
    Similar To
    • ajar(p) (what does ajar(p) mean?)
    • wide-open (what does wide-open mean?)
    See Also
    • open (what does open mean?)
12. Meaning
    • affording free passage or access
    Usage Example(s)
    • open drains
    • the road is open to traffic
    • open ranks
    Antonym(s)
    • closed (what does closed mean?)
    Similar To
    • yawning (what does yawning mean?)
    • opened (what does opened mean?)
    • unstoppered (what does unstoppered mean?)
    See Also
    • open (what does open mean?)
    • unfastened (what does unfastened mean?)
    • unsealed (what does unsealed mean?)
13. Meaning
    • used of mouth or eyes
    Synonym(s)
    • opened (what does opened mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • keep your eyes open
    • his mouth slightly opened
    Antonym(s)
    • closed (what does closed mean?)
    • shut (what does shut mean?)
    Similar To
    • agape(p) (what does agape(p) mean?)
    • gaping (what does gaping mean?)
    • agaze (what does agaze mean?)
    • staring (what does staring mean?)
    • round-eyed (what does round-eyed mean?)
    • wide-eyed (what does wide-eyed mean?)
    • wide (what does wide mean?)
    • yawning (what does yawning mean?)
14. Meaning
    • having no protecting cover or enclosure
    Usage Example(s)
    • an open boat
    • an open fire
    • open sports cars
    Similar To
    • unenclosed (what does unenclosed mean?)
15. Meaning
    • used of string or hole or pipe of instruments
    Synonym(s)
    • unstopped (what does unstopped mean?)
    Antonym(s)
    • stopped (what does stopped mean?)
16. Meaning
    • of a set
    • containing points whose neighborhood consists of other points of the same set, or being the complement of an open set
    • of an interval
    • containing neither of its end points
    Antonym(s)
    • closed (what does closed mean?)
17. Meaning
    • open and observable
    • not secret or hidden
    Synonym(s)
    • overt (what does overt mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • an overt lie
    • overt hostility
    • overt intelligence gathering
    Antonym(s)
    • covert (what does covert mean?)
    Similar To
    • bald (what does bald mean?)
    • barefaced (what does barefaced mean?)
    • naked (what does naked mean?)
    • raw (what does raw mean?)
    • obvious (what does obvious mean?)
    • visible (what does visible mean?)
    • undisguised (what does undisguised mean?)
    See Also
    • explicit (what does explicit mean?)
    • expressed (what does expressed mean?)
    • unconcealed (what does unconcealed mean?)
    • public (what does public mean?)
18. Meaning
    • open to or in view of all
    Usage Example(s)
    • an open protest
    • an open letter to the editor
    Similar To
    • public (what does public mean?)
19. Meaning
    • with no protection or shield
    Synonym(s)
    • exposed (what does exposed mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • the exposed northeast frontier
    • open to the weather
    • an open wound
    Similar To
    • unprotected (what does unprotected mean?)
20. Meaning
    • accessible to all
    Usage Example(s)
    • open season
    • an open economy
    Similar To
    • unrestricted (what does unrestricted mean?)
21. Meaning
    • not sealed or having been unsealed
    Synonym(s)
    • opened (what does opened mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • the letter was already open
    • the opened package lay on the table
    Similar To
    • unsealed (what does unsealed mean?)
22. Meaning
    • without any attempt at concealment
    • completely obvious
    Synonym(s)
    • blatant (what does blatant mean?)
    • blazing (what does blazing mean?)
    • conspicuous (what does conspicuous mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • open disregard of the law
    • open family strife
    • open hostility
    • a blatant appeal to vanity
    • a blazing indiscretion
    Similar To
    • unconcealed (what does unconcealed mean?)
23. Meaning
    • not secret
    Usage Example(s)
    • open plans
    • an open ballot
    Similar To
    • unconcealed (what does unconcealed mean?)
24. Meaning
    • not brought to a conclusion
    • subject to further thought
    Synonym(s)
    • undecided (what does undecided mean?)
    • undetermined (what does undetermined mean?)
    • unresolved (what does unresolved mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • an open question
    • our position on this bill is still undecided
    • our lawsuit is still undetermined
    Similar To
    • unsettled (what does unsettled mean?)
25. Meaning
    • (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
    Synonym(s)
    • loose (what does loose mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • an open texture
    • a loose weave
    Similar To
    • coarse (what does coarse mean?)
26. Meaning
    • possibly accepting or permitting
    Synonym(s)
    • capable (what does capable mean?)
    • subject (what does subject mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • a passage capable of misinterpretation
    • open to interpretation
    • an issue open to question
    • the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation
    Similar To
    • susceptible (what does susceptible mean?)
27. Meaning
    • not defended or capable of being defended
    Synonym(s)
    • assailable (what does assailable mean?)
    • undefendable (what does undefendable mean?)
    • undefended (what does undefended mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • an open city
    • open to attack
    Similar To
    • vulnerable (what does vulnerable mean?)