Synonyms for opened


Grammar : Adj
Spell : oh-puh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ pən


Définition of opened

Origin :
  • early 13c., "an aperture or opening," from open (adj.). Meaning "public knowledge" (especially in out in the open) is from 1942, but cf. Middle English in open (late 14c.) "manifestly, publicly." The sense of "an open competition" is from 1926, originally in a golf context.
  • adj unlocked
Example sentences :
  • Your manner reduced me to a groom who opened your carriage door.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • It was an indescribable change, but Andrew knew that the man had opened his eyes.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • A goodly pile of letters met her eyes as she opened the drawer.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • In public health the discoveries of science have opened a new era.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Austin, being nearest the door, opened it for the ladies to pass out.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • When he opened the box, the first book which he picked up was The Conquest of Fear.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • For Hester had sprung from her bed, and opened the eyes of her room.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Then softly and quickly she opened the door of the room and went in.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • At length the door is opened, and the splendid font at once arrests the eye.
  • Extract from : « Yorkshire Painted And Described » by Gordon Home
  • Ere the door was opened Hester had got down and stood waiting.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

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