opened

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of making an opening or causing something to open.

• Verb

  Making a start on something or bringing something into existence.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈoʊpənd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

bare , shut

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Synonyms

raise , bare , start , unseal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with opened
groomed , roomed , bloomed

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Open () : A state of having no closing or barrier
   

2. Open () : A container with no lid
   

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Homophones

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1. Open () : A state of having no closing or barrier
   

2. Open () : A container with no lid
   

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Variants

List of all variants of opened that leads to same result
open , openabilities , openability , openable , opened , opening , opens , cease fire , fire , fireless , fires , on fire , opened fire on , under fire , open up , opened up , opening up , opens up , open out , opened out , opening out , opens out

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Forms

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opens, opened, opening, openeds

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Etymology

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From Old English opian, open, from an Indo-European root *op- meaning 'open, awake'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language that can be spelled using only the letters in the word 'opened' is 'stethoscope'.

2. The record for the fastest time to open a bottle of beer with a bottle opener is held by Michael McAllister, who did it in just 0.687 seconds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Opening ceremony: An event marking the start of a competition or festival.

2. Opening statement: A speech made at the beginning of a trial or hearing.

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Culture

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In literature, 'opened' is often used metaphorically to describe the beginning of a new chapter or the start of a journey. In art, the concept of 'opening' can be seen in the works of artists such as Yayoi Kusama and her 'Infinity Mirror Room' installations, which invite viewers to step into an immersive and transformative experience.

How to Memorize "opened"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of opening a door or a book.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'opened' with the start of something new or the beginning of a journey.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Openly Owes People Energy' to remember the definition of 'opened'.

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