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Open the book to page five.
What does Open mean?
Open means not closed or to make something not closed.
Dictionary definition
Not closed; or to move something so it is not closed.
Example sentences
Open in a sentence
medium
The open window let in fresh air.
hard
An open question can have more than one thoughtful answer.
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Practice 1
What does open mean?
The correct sentence uses open in context.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to open?
Unclosed is close in meaning to open.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses open correctly?
The correct sentence uses open in context.
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oh · pun · strongest beat: oh
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WordOpen.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningOpen means not closed or to make something not closed.
ExampleExample: Open the book to page five.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- oh · pun
- Strongest beat
- oh
- Ending
- pun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on oh.
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Synonyms
Words like Open
unclosedUse when something is not closed.
startUse when open means to begin something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
closedUse when something is shut.
shutUse when something is not open.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Open word family
Base word
open
verb
opened
Made open in the past.
noun
opening
A space or beginning.
adverb
openly
In a clear or public way.
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Hint for students
Open means not closed or to make something not closed.
Common mix-up
Open is not the same as closed. Open means open means not closed or to make something not closed.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The open window let in fresh air. Clue words: window, let, fresh. Underline clue words that show honesty, directness, or hidden feelings. Now write one new sentence that shows open without using the word open. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show open?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The open window let in fresh air." Why does open fit better than closed?
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