open — not closed or blocked up
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not closed or blocked up
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊpən/
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
The librarian keeps the door open for visitors entering the library
Though the door seems broken, kind words spoken make it open!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'open', derived from a common Germanic root. This word shares etymological origins with Latin 'aperire' (to open), connecting it to related English words such as aperture and April.
Breakdown
Old English 'open' < Germanic root meaning 'to open or uncover'. The word has no productive morphological components in modern English, as it represents a simple, inherited Germanic stem.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The library opens at 9 AM every weekday.”
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