“open”

Definitions

• adjective

  affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed

  Synonyms: unfastened, spartan, abandoned, aboveboard, absolute, accented, acceptable, accessible, activate, admissible, admissive, admissory

  Antonyms: shut

  • Example:“an open door”
  • Example:“They left the door open.”

• adjective

  affording free passage or access

  Antonyms: closed

  • Example:“open drains”
  • Example:“The road is open to traffic.”

• adjective

  with no protection or shield

  Synonyms: exposed

  • Example:“the exposed northeast frontier”
  • Example:“open to the weather”

• adjective

  open to or in view of all

  • Example:“an open protest”
  • Example:“an open letter to the editor”

• adjective

  used of mouth or eyes

  Synonyms: opened

  Antonyms: closed

  • Example:“Keep your eyes open.”
  • Example:“His mouth slightly opened.”

• adjective

  not having been filled

  • Example:“The job is still open.”