OPEN
Scrabble letter values: O1P3E1N1 = 6
Definition
- noun a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water. — synonyms: clear
- noun where the air is unconfined. — synonyms: outdoors, out-of-doors, open_air
- noun a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play.
- noun information that has become public. — synonyms: surface
- verb cause to open or to become open. — synonyms: open_up
- verb start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning. — synonyms: open_up
- verb become open. — synonyms: open_up
- verb begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc..
- verb spread out or open from a closed or folded state. — synonyms: unfold, spread, spread_out
- verb make available. — synonyms: open_up
- verb become available. — synonyms: open_up
- verb have an opening or passage or outlet.
- verb make the opening move.
- verb afford access to. — synonyms: afford, give
- verb display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer.
- adjective affording unobstructed entrance and exit. — synonyms: unfastened
- adjective affording free passage or access.
- adjective with no protection or shield. — synonyms: exposed
- adjective open to or in view of all.
- adjective used of mouth or eyes. — synonyms: opened
- adjective not having been filled.
- adjective accessible to all.
- adjective not defended or capable of being defended. — synonyms: assailable, undefendable, undefended
- adjective (of textures) full of small openings or gaps. — synonyms: loose
- adjective having no protecting cover or enclosure.
- adjective (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints.
- adjective not brought to a conclusion. — synonyms: undecided, undetermined, unresolved
- adjective not sealed or having been unsealed. — synonyms: opened
- adjective without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition.
- adjective ready or willing to receive favorably. — synonyms: receptive
- adjective open and observable. — synonyms: overt
- adjective not requiring union membership. — synonyms: open(a)
- adjective possibly accepting or permitting. — synonyms: capable, subject
- adjective affording free passage or view. — synonyms: clear
- adjective openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness. — synonyms: candid, heart-to-heart
- adjective ready for business.
Examples
- “finally broke out of the forest into the open”
- “he wanted to get outdoors a little”
- “the concert was held in the open air”