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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Anaconda offers funds — not open to U.S. investors — aimed at that transition, through electrification, metals and mining and oil and gas.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

"One of the guys had queued from three o'clock in the morning," noted Scott, even though the store does not open until 10 am on Saturday.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

When I see the six, because I’m quite close and familiar with their thinking, they’re not saying, we will form a club that is not open to others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Aberdeen City Council has said the reopening of its schools would be delayed until 11:00 on Monday due to uncertainty about the weather conditions, and breakfast clubs will not open.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Why not open it, you might ask, and see what’s inside?

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

not open

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