open — not closed or blocked up
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not closed or blocked up
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊpən/
Korean meaning: 열린, 열려 있는
Korean pronunciation: 오-픈 (강세: 오)
Example Sentences
- My mom says I'm like an open book, but I think I'm more like a pop-up book - full of surprises!
- The store is open 24/7, which is perfect for my midnight snack emergencies.
- She opened her heart to him and he opened a bag of chips.
open
ADJECTIVE//ˈoʊpən//
not closed or blocked up
💡 Concept
The librarian keeps the door open for visitors entering the library
🎵 Rhyme
Though the door seems broken, kind words spoken make it open!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈoʊpən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈəʊpən/
🌳Etymology
Rootopen
Origin
고대 영어 'open'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족의 공통 어근에서 발달했습니다. 라틴어 'aperire(열다)'와 어원이 같아서 aperture(구멍), April(열리는 달) 등과 연관됩니다.
🎵Rhyme
brokenspokentoken
broken
spoken
token
🔗Collocations
open mind
open door
open book
keep open
wide open
open sesame
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom says I'm like an open book, but I think I'm more like a pop-up book - full of surprises!”
😄 Fun example
“The store is open 24/7, which is perfect for my midnight snack emergencies.”
😄 Fun example
“She opened her heart to him and he opened a bag of chips.”
“The library opens at 9 AM every weekday.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
unlockunfoldexposerevealaccessible
Antonyms
closeshutsealed
Related
openingopeneropenlyopennessreopen
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