open
About 155.99 uses per million words.
Meaning
- adjective Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. Able to have something pass through or along it.
Come in – the door's open.
- adjective Able to have something pass through or along it.
Come in – the door's open.
- adjective Not covered, sealed, etc.; having an opening or aperture showing what is inside.
The jewellery box was lying open.
- adjective Not physically drawn together, folded or contracted.
She greeted them with open arms.
- adjective Of a space, free of objects and obstructions.
It was a large, open room.
- adjective Resulting from an incision, puncture or any other process by which the skin no longer protects an internal part of the body.
an open fracture
- adjective Unlocked or unlatched but not physically open.
- adjective In a position allowing fluid to flow.
Similar words
open up available visible afford public ajar give spread wide spread out
Often followed by
to the and a for up air space door
Word family
open heart open mind openabilities openability openable opened opener openest opening openly
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