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opened

 

[ ˈoʊ.pənd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Opened is the past tense of the verb 'open,' which means to move or adjust something to allow access or passage. It can involve physical action, as in opening a door, or abstract concepts, such as opening one's mind.

Synonyms

revealed, unfastened, unlocked

Examples of usage

  • She opened the door to find a surprise party.
  • He opened his book to the first chapter.
  • They opened the meeting with a welcome speech.

Translations

Translations of the word "opened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aberto

🇮🇳 खुला

🇩🇪 geöffnet

🇮🇩 terbuka

🇺🇦 відкритий

🇵🇱 otwarty

🇯🇵 開いた

🇫🇷 ouvert

🇪🇸 abierto

🇹🇷 açık

🇰🇷 열린

🇸🇦 مفتوح

🇨🇿 otevřený

🇸🇰 otvorený

🇨🇳 打开的

🇸🇮 odprt

🇮🇸 opinn

🇰🇿 ашық

🇬🇪 ღია

🇦🇿 açıq

🇲🇽 abierto

Etymology

The word 'open' comes from the Old English 'openian', which meant 'to make visible, to expose'. This word has roots in Germanic languages, specifically from the Proto-Germanic term '*updates', which essentially meant 'to uncover'. Over time, the word evolved in the English language, maintaining its core meaning of allowing access or making something available. In various contexts, it can denote physical actions (like opening a door), as well as metaphorical openings (like opening up a discussion or an opportunity). The concept of openness has also broadened in contemporary usage to discuss transparency in communication and governance.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,093, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.