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opened

Pronunciation: [/ˈoʊpənd/]

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opened: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use opened in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physical action”

(verb) when you make something that was closed now able to be entered or seen. Like when you unlock a door or lift a lid.

Example

He opened the door and walked into the room.

Example

She forgot to open the window, so the room felt stuffy.

Example

Can you open the jar for me?

Context: “ready for business”

(adjective) when a place or establishment is available and ready to receive customers or visitors. Like when a store or a museum is not closed for the day.

Example

The new coffee shop will be open for business starting next week.

Example

The library will be closed on Sunday for maintenance.

Example

Is the restaurant open for dinner tonight?

How to pronounce opened

Pronunciation: [/ˈoʊpənd/]

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