Open (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

(set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints.

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Antonyms

• Closed

Meaning ²

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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Synonyms

• Undetermined
• Unresolved
• Undecided

Meaning ³

Ready for business; "the stores are open".

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Meaning ⁴

Used of mouth or eyes; "keep your eyes open"; "his mouth slightly opened".

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Synonyms

• Opened

Antonyms

• Closed

Meaning ⁵

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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Synonyms

• Subject
• Capable

Meaning ⁶

Having no protecting cover or enclosure; "an open boat"; "an open fire"; "open sports cars".

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• Open (noun)

Meaning ⁷

Not requiring union membership; "an open shop employs nonunion workers".

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Meaning ⁸

With no protection or shield; "the exposed northeast frontier"; "open to the weather"; "an open wound".

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Synonyms

• Exposed

Meaning ⁹

Not defended or capable of being defended; "an open city"; "open to attack".

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Synonyms

• Undefended
• Undefendable
• Assailable

Meaning ¹⁰

Not sealed or having been unsealed; "the letter was already open"; "the opened package lay on the table".

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Synonyms

• Opened

Meaning ¹¹

Affording free passage or access; "open drains"; "the road is open to traffic"; "open ranks".

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Antonyms

• Closed

Meaning ¹²

Open to or in view of all; "an open protest"; "an open letter to the editor".

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• Open (noun)

Meaning ¹³

Ready or willing to receive favorably; "receptive to the proposals".

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Synonyms

• Receptive

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• Openness (noun)

Meaning ¹⁴

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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• Openness (noun)

Meaning ¹⁵

Accessible to all; "open season"; "an open economy".

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• Open (noun)

Meaning ¹⁶

Not having been filled; "the job is still open".

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Meaning ¹⁷

Affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed; "an open door"; "they left the door open".

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Synonyms

• Unfastened

Antonyms

• Shut

Meaning ¹⁸

Affording free passage or view; "a clear view"; "a clear path to victory"; "open waters"; "the open countryside".

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Synonyms

• Clear

Related Words

• Open (noun)
• Openness (noun)

Meaning ¹⁹

Open and observable; not secret or hidden; "an overt lie"; "overt hostility"; "overt intelligence gathering"; "open ballots".

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Synonyms

• Overt

Related Words

• Openness (noun)

Meaning ²⁰

(of textures) full of small openings or gaps; "an open texture"; "a loose weave".

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Synonyms

• Loose

Meaning ²¹

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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Synonyms

• Heart-to-heart
• Candid

Related Words

• Openness (noun)