not open

ADJECTIVE

closed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bankrupt locked sealed

STRONG

fastened folded padlocked

WEAK

dark gone fishing out of business out of order shut down

Antonyms

WEAK

beginning continuing in business open running started starting unsettled welcoming working

ADJECTIVE

private

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confidential exclusive independent individual secret separate special

STRONG

closet inside particular privy

WEAK

behind the scenes clandestine close to one's chest discreet hush-hush hushed nonpublic off the record own reserved under one's hat unofficial

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common known public

WEAK

open revealed sociable unconcealed

Example Sentences

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There are fears those who are not open about their sexuality, or are still too ashamed to admit what happened to them, could miss out on up to £70,000 and other support.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The EU had warned Meta it faced interim measures if it did not open WhatsApp to rival AI assistants in February.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The sheer volume is so tough to manage that it may not open until the afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

It’s not open to the public, so I was only able to see the exterior, but it was worth it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

She did not open them again until a slight pressure on her upper arm told her that she might look again.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

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