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open

Definition for open

adjective as in unfastened, unclosed

Strongest matches

accessible, clear, free, susceptible, wide

Strong matches

agape, bare, cleared, disclosed, emptied, expanded, exposed, extended, gaping, patent, peeled, removed, rent, revealed, rolling, stripped, unbarred, unblocked, unbolted, unburdened, uncluttered, uncovered, unfolded, unfurled, unlocked, unplugged, unsealed, vacated, yawning

Weak matches

airy, ajar, dehiscent, expansive, extensive, made passable, naked, navigable, passable, patulous, ringent, spacious, spread-out, unimpeded, unobstructed, unshut, unstopped

adjective as in accessible; not forbidden

Strongest matches

appropriate, available, free, public, suitable, vacant

Strong matches

employable, fit, general, operative, permitted, welcoming

Weak matches

admissible, agreeable, allowable, approachable, attainable, getable, nondiscriminatory, not posted, obtainable, on deck, on tap, open door, practicable, proper, reachable, securable, to be had, unconditional, unoccupied, unqualified, unrestricted, usable, within reach

adjective as in clear, obvious

Strongest match

Strong matches

avowed, frank, manifest, overt, plain

Weak matches

apparent, barefaced, blatant, conspicuous, downright, evident, flagrant, noticeable, unconcealed, undisguised, well-known

adjective as in undecided

Strong matches

moot, unsettled

Weak matches

ambiguous, arguable, controversial, debatable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, equivocal, in question, indecisive, problematic, questionable, uncertain, unresolved, up for discussion, up in the air, yet to be decided

adjective as in honest, objective

Strongest matches

candid, fair, free, impartial, receptive, sincere, transparent

Strong matches

frank, innocent, mellow, natural, objective, plain

Weak matches

artless, disinterested, guileless, ingenuous, lay it on the line, on the level, open and shut, openhearted, straightforward, talking turkey, unbiased, uncommitted, unconcealed, undisguised, undissembled, unprejudiced, unreserved, up-front

verb as in begin

Strongest matches

commence, convene, inaugurate, initiate, launch, meet, start

Strong matches

bow, embark, jump, sit

Weak matches

begin business, get things rolling, kick off, raise the curtain, ring in, set in motion, set up shop, start the ball rolling

verb as in clear, expose; spread

Strongest matches

expand, free, release

Strong matches

bare, broach, burst, crack, disclose, display, disrupt, fissure, gap, gape, hole, jimmy, lacerate, lance, penetrate, perforate, pierce, pop, puncture, reveal, rupture, separate, sever, slit, slot, split, tap, unbar, unblock, unbolt, unclothe, uncork, uncover, undo, unfasten, unfold, unfurl, unlock, unroll, unseal, untie, unwrap, vent, ventilate, yawn, yawp

Weak matches

break in, break out, bust in, come apart, kick in, throw wide, unclose, unlatch, unshut, unstop

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Example Sentences

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The group recently sent an open letter to the prime minister asking him to take "urgent" action to fix the "broken" scheme.

From BBC

For many years Redford was indeed the face of the film festival, making frequent appearances and regularly speaking at the opening press conference.

From Los Angeles Times

As reunion tour dates opened, and two Mexico City stops were announced, Mexican fans expressed pure elation and flooded Ticketmaster once the sale went live.

From Los Angeles Times

He moved quickly to install the chairman of his Council of Economic Advisers, Stephen Miran, on the Fed in time for this week's meeting after a short-term vacancy opened up last month.

From BBC

The couple said they also felt "very upset" the restaurant where they had ordered the limoncello was still open and had not publicly apologised.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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