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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

Investigators said the victims were in a car stopped at a light when a second vehicle pulled up next to them and someone opened fire.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump, it seems, is not open to criticism, calling Paul and three other GOP senators "disloyal" for voting to roll back his tariffs against Canada, a longstanding trade and strategic partner.

From Salon

A center for most of his collegiate career, Reed is vying for one of the three open spots on the offensive line.

From Los Angeles Times

All of them smiled as Trump announced that, through his actions, foreign companies will come racing back to the country “almost overnight” to open up production.

From Salon

And there is another trick up Nintendo’s sleeve - both controllers can be held like this and used as mice, opening up some interesting possibilities.

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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