Open
Verb, Adjective
UK
/ˈəʊ.pən/
US
/ˈoʊ.pən/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(adj) : Not closed.
(v) : To make something not closed.
(v) : To make something not closed.
Example
"(adj) : The door is open now."
"(adj) : She is not open about her feelings and prefers to keep things to herself when something bothers her."
"(v) : Please open the window to let some fresh air come into the room."
Explanation
Open means something is not closed, covered, or blocked. A door is open when it allows people to enter or leave. The word can also describe ideas, feelings, or opportunities. For example, an open mind is willing to listen and learn. As a verb, it means to make something not closed, like opening a box or a shop. Open is used very often in daily life, instructions, emotions, and communication, making it an important and easy word to understand.