opened Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Opened?
Common synonyms for opened are raise, bare and start. Its opposites include bare and shut.
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Opened as a Verb
simple past and past participle of open
To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
Turn the doorknob to open the door.
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To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility.
He opened a path through the undergrowth.
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To bring up, broach.
I don't want to open that subject.
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To enter upon, begin.
to open a case in court, or a meeting
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To spread; to expand into an open or loose position.
to open a closed fist
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To make accessible to customers or clients.
I will open the shop an hour early tomorrow.
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To start (a campaign).
Vermont will open elk hunting season next week.
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To become open.
The door opened all by itself.
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To begin conducting business.
The shop opens at 9:00.
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To begin a side's innings as one of the first two batsmen.
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To bet before any other player has in a particular betting round in a game of poker.
After the first two players fold, Julie opens for $5.
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To reveal one's hand.
Jeff opens his hand revealing a straight flush.
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(of a file, document, etc.) To load into memory for viewing or editing.
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Opened as an Adjective
Having undergone opening.
Opened in a Sentence
Turn the doorknob to open the door.
He opened a path through the undergrowth.
I don't want to open that subject.
to open a case in court, or a meeting
to open a closed fist
I will open the shop an hour early tomorrow.
Vermont will open elk hunting season next week.
The door opened all by itself.
The shop opens at 9:00.
After the first two players fold, Julie opens for $5.
Jeff opens his hand revealing a straight flush.
Word Forms & Grammar
opened
opened (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Opened
Quick Facts About Opened
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈoʊpənd/ |
| Meaning | simple past and past participle of open |
| Synonyms | raise, bare and start |
| Antonyms | bare and shut |