"open" | Definition and Related Words

open

Adjective

Affording unobstructed entrance and exit
Not shut or closed (synset 301656822)
also: open - affording free passage or access
similar:
- ajar - slightly open
- wide-open - open wide
synonym: unfastened
Affording free passage or access (synset 301657344)
also:
- open, unfastened - affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
- unsealed - not closed or secured with or as if with a seal
similar:
- opened - made open or clear
- unstoppered - (of a container) having the stopper removed
- yawning - gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
Used of mouth or eyes (synset 301658803)
similar:
- agape, gaping - with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
- agaze, staring - (used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
- wide, wide-eyed - (used of eyes) fully open or extended
- yawning - with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
synonym: opened
(set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints (synset 301664425)
domain category: math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
Ready or willing to receive favorably (synset 301992330)
similar:
- acceptant, acceptive - accepting willingly
- admissive - characterized by or allowing admission
- assimilative - capable of mentally absorbing
- hospitable - having an open mind
synonym: receptive
Open and observable
Not secret or hidden (synset 301709214)
also:
- explicit, expressed - precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
- public - not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole
- unconcealed - not concealed or hidden
similar:
- bald, barefaced - with no effort to conceal
- naked, raw - devoid of elaboration or diminution or concealment; bare and pure
- undisguised - plain to see
- visible - obvious to the eye
synonym: overt

Noun

A clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water (synset 108649998)
hypernym: area, country - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

synonym: clear
Where the air is unconfined (synset 108631308)
hypernym: exterior, outside - the region that is outside of something

synonym: open air, out-of-doors, outdoors
A tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play (synset 107480116)
hypernym: tournament, tourney - a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
Information that has become public (synset 105620592)
hypernym: general knowledge, public knowledge - knowledge that is available to anyone

synonym: surface

Adjective

With no protection or shield (synset 301892719)
similar: unprotected - lacking protection or defense

synonym: exposed
Open to or in view of all (synset 301867850)
similar: public - not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole
Not having been filled (synset 300186809)
similar: available - obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
Accessible to all (synset 302010453)
similar: unrestricted - not subject to or subjected to restriction
Not defended or capable of being defended (synset 302533823)
similar: vulnerable - susceptible to attack

synonym: assailable, undefendable, undefended
(of textures) full of small openings or gaps (synset 302239857)
similar: coarse, harsh - of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

synonym: loose
Having no protecting cover or enclosure (synset 301663543)
similar: unenclosed - not closed in our surrounded or included
Not brought to a conclusion
Subject to further thought (synset 302138201)
similar: unsettled - still in doubt

synonym: undecided, undetermined, unresolved
Not sealed or having been unsealed (synset 302094323)
similar: unsealed - not closed or secured with or as if with a seal

synonym: opened
Without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition (synset 301452245)
similar: unconstricted - not constricted physically or by extension psychologically
Not requiring union membership (synset 302484351)
similar: nonunion - not belonging to or not allowing affiliation with a trade union
Possibly accepting or permitting (synset 302370095)
similar: susceptible - (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of

synonym: capable, subject
Affording free passage or view (synset 301626686)
similar: unobstructed - free from impediment or obstruction or hindrance

synonym: clear
Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness (synset 301313228)
similar: artless, ingenuous - characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

synonym: candid, heart-to-heart
Ready for business (synset 300036367)
similar: active - full of activity or engaged in continuous activity

Verb

Cause to open or to become open (synset 201348685)
cause: open, open up - become open
hyponym:
- unbar - remove a bar from (a door)
- break open - open with force
- click open - open with a clicking sound
- reopen - open again or anew
- unlock - open the lock of
- unbolt - undo the bolt of
- unseal - break the seal of
- uncork - draw the cork from (bottles)
- jimmy, lever, prise, prize, pry - to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
- breach, gap - make an opening or gap in
- lance - open by piercing with a lancet
synonym: open up
Start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning (synset 202431018)
hyponym: establish, found, launch, set up - set up or found

synonym: open up
Become open (synset 201349486)
hypernym: change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
hyponym:
- unfasten - become undone or untied
- fly open - come open suddenly
synonym: open up
Begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc. (synset 202430309)
hypernym: commence, embark on, start, start up - get off the ground
hyponym:
- inaugurate - open ceremoniously or dedicate formally
- call to order - open formally
Spread out or open from a closed or folded state (synset 201582662)
hypernym: undo - cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
hyponym:
- divaricate - spread apart
- exfoliate - spread by opening the leaves of
- grass - spread out clothes on the grass to let it dry and bleach
- butterfly - cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking
- uncross - change from a crossed to an uncrossed position
- splay - spread open or apart
synonym: spread, spread out, unfold
Make available (synset 200541016)
cause: open, open up - become available

hypernym: afford, give, yield - be the cause or source of

synonym: open up
Become available (synset 200541181)
hypernym: arise, come up - result or issue

synonym: open up
Have an opening or passage or outlet (synset 202750526)
Make the opening move (synset 201080280)
domain category: chess, chess game - a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king

hypernym: go, move - have a turn; make one's move in a game
Afford access to (synset 202363033)
synonym: afford, give
Display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer (synset 202145103)
hypernym: display, exhibit, expose - to show, make visible or apparent

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