Synonyms for Open
36 senses across 3 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Open" (adjective) include unfastened.
Adjective
affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
"an open door" "they left the door open"
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unfastened
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ajarwide-open
affording free passage or access
"open drains" "the road is open to traffic" "open ranks"
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openedunstopperedyawning
with no protection or shield
"the exposed northeast frontier" "open to the weather" "an open wound"
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exposed
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unprotected
open to or in view of all
"an open protest" "an open letter to the editor"
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public
used of mouth or eyes
"keep your eyes open" "his mouth slightly opened"
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opened
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agapegapingagazestaringwide-eyedwideyawning
not having been filled
"the job is still open"
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available
accessible to all
"open season" "an open economy"
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unrestricted
not defended or capable of being defended
"an open city" "open to attack"
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assailableundefendableundefended
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vulnerable
(of textures) full of small openings or gaps
"an open texture" "a loose weave"
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loose
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coarseharsh
having no protecting cover or enclosure
"an open boat" "an open fire" "open sports cars"
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unenclosed
(set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
"an open question" "our position on this bill is still undecided" "our lawsuit is still undetermined"
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undecidedundeterminedunresolved
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unsettled
not sealed or having been unsealed
"the letter was already open" "the opened package lay on the table"
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opened
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unsealed
without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition
"the clarity and resonance of an open tone" "her natural and open response"
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unconstricted
ready or willing to receive favorably
"receptive to the proposals"
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receptive
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acceptiveacceptantadmissiveassimilativehospitable
open and observable; not secret or hidden
"an overt lie" "overt hostility" "overt intelligence gathering" "open ballots"
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overt
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baldbarefacednakedrawundisguisedvisible
not requiring union membership
"an open shop employs nonunion workers"
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nonunion
possibly accepting or permitting
"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"
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capablesubject
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susceptible
affording free passage or view
"a clear view" "a clear path to victory" "open waters" "the open countryside"
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clear
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unobstructed
openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
"his candid eyes" "an open and trusting nature" "a heart-to-heart talk"
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candidheart-to-heart
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ingenuousartless
ready for business
"the stores are open"
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active
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shutclosedunreceptivecovert
Verb
cause to open or to become open
"Mary opened the car door"
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open up
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unbarbreak openclick openreopenunlockunboltunsealuncorkprygaplance
start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
"open a business"
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open up
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establish
become open
"The door opened"
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open up
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unfastenfly open
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change state
begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
"He opened the meeting with a long speech"
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inauguratecall to order
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start
spread out or open from a closed or folded state
"open the map" "spread your arms"
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unfoldspreadspread out
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divaricateexfoliategrassbutterflyuncrosssplay
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undo
make available
"This opens up new possibilities"
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open up
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yield
become available
"an opportunity opened up"
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open up
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arise
have an opening or passage or outlet
"The bedrooms open into the hall"
make the opening move
"Kasparov opened with a standard opening"
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move
afford access to
"the door opens to the patio" "The French doors give onto a terrace"
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affordgive
display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
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expose
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closeclose upfold
Noun
a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
"finally broke out of the forest into the open"
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clear
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area
where the air is unconfined
"he wanted to get outdoors a little" "the concert was held in the open air" "camping in the open"
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outdoorsout-of-doorsopen air
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outside
a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play
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tournament
information that has become public
"all the reports were out in the open" "the facts had been brought to the surface"
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surface
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public knowledge
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