open: meaning and words from its letters
4 letters · 6 letter points · starts with O · ends with N
Meaning of open
adj
- not-comparable, usually
Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. Able to have something pass through or along it.
Example: Come in – the door's open.
- not-comparable, usually
Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. Not covered, sealed, etc.; having an opening or aperture showing what is inside.
Example: The jewellery box was lying open.
- not-comparable, usually
Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. Not physically drawn together, folded or contracted.
Example: She greeted them with open arms.
- not-comparable, usually
Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. Of a space, free of objects and obstructions.
Example: It was a large, open room.
Listed forms: opener, openest.
Source: Wiktionary — open.
verb
- intransitive, transitive
To make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. To make or become accessible or clear for passage by moving from a shut position.
Example: Turn the doorknob to open the door.
- intransitive, transitive
To make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. To make or become clear by removal of objects and obstructions, so as to allow passage, access, or visibility.
Example: The icebreaker opened the channel.
- intransitive, transitive
To make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. To unseal or uncover, or become unsealed or uncovered.
Example: You can open your eyes now!
- intransitive, transitive
To make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. To spread; to expand into a wider or looser position.
Example: to open a closed fist
Listed forms: opens, opening, opened, glossary, openest.
Source: Wiktionary — open.
noun
Open or unobstructed space; an exposed location.
Example: I can't believe you left the lawnmower out in the open when you knew it was going to rain this afternoon!
Public knowledge or scrutiny; full view.
Example: We have got to bring this company's corrupt business practices into the open.
A defect in an electrical circuit preventing current from flowing.
Example: The electrician found the open in the circuit after a few minutes of testing.
A sports event in which anybody can compete, especially or originally irrespective of amateur or professional status.
Example: the Australian Open
Listed forms: opens.
Source: Wiktionary — open.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for open.
adjective
affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
adjective
with no protection or shield
adjective
used of mouth or eyes
adjective
not defended or capable of being defended
- assailable
- undefendable
- undefended
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is open in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
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| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of open
O(1) + P(3) + E(1) + N(1) = 6 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of open
3 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from open
11 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in open. Showing up to 24, longest first.