ope Meaning & Definition
What Does Ope Mean?
Ope is a symbol that means Former ISO 639-3 language code for Old Persian. As an interjection, it means An exclamation of surprise; oops. As an adjective, it means Open.
Ope: Key Facts
| Part of speech | symbol, interjection, adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //oʊp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | opes |
| Comparative / superlative | more ope, most ope |
| Verb forms | opes, oping, oped |
Ope Definition (Symbol)
- Former ISO 639-3 language code for Old Persian.
Ope as an Interjection
- An exclamation of surprise; oops.
Ope! Sorry about that.
Ope as an Adjective
- Open.
Ope as a Verb
- To open.
Ope as a Noun
- An alley or narrow passage (an opening between houses, buildings, etc).
Tonkin's Ope
Noun
- Clipping of operations, in terms of an organization.
Interjection
- (Midwest) an exclamation of surprise; oops
Ope! Sorry about that.
Synonyms of Ope
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Ope synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ope
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Ope in a Sentence
Ope! Sorry about that.
Ope, let me just squeeze past ya there.
Tonkin's Ope
Word Forms & Grammar
ope
ope (comparative more ope, superlative most ope)
ope (third-person singular simple present opes, present participle oping, simple past and past participle oped)
ope (plural opes)
ope (uncountable)
Origin of Ope
Origin 1: Representing oh pronounced with the mouth snapped closed at the end (IPA(key): /oʊp/, [oʊp̚]) (excrescent /p/); therefore oh + -p.
Origin 2: From Middle English ope (“open”), shortened form of open, from Old English open (“open”). More at open.
Ope Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of ope is //oʊp//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ope
Is ope a symbol or an interjection?
Ope is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as an interjection, an adjective, a verb and a noun.
What is the plural of ope?
The plural of ope is opes.
What is the past tense of ope?
The past tense of ope is oped. The present participle is oping.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of ope?
The comparative form is more ope and the superlative form is most ope.