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open
adjective as in unfastened, unclosed
Strongest matches
adjective as in accessible; not forbidden
Weak matches
admissible, agreeable, allowable, approachable, attainable, getable, nondiscriminatory, not posted, obtainable, on deck, on tap, open door, practicable, proper, reachable, securable, to be had, unconditional, unoccupied, unqualified, unrestricted, usable, within reach
adjective as in clear, obvious
Strongest match
Weak matches
apparent, barefaced, blatant, conspicuous, downright, evident, flagrant, noticeable, unconcealed, undisguised, well-known
adjective as in undecided
adjective as in honest, objective
Weak matches
artless, disinterested, guileless, ingenuous, lay it on the line, on the level, open and shut, openhearted, straightforward, talking turkey, unbiased, uncommitted, unconcealed, undisguised, undissembled, unprejudiced, unreserved, up-front
verb as in begin
verb as in clear, expose; spread
Strong matches
bare, broach, burst, crack, disclose, display, disrupt, fissure, gap, gape, hole, jimmy, lacerate, lance, penetrate, perforate, pierce, pop, puncture, reveal, rupture, separate, sever, slit, slot, split, tap, unbar, unblock, unbolt, unclothe, uncork, uncover, undo, unfasten, unfold, unfurl, unlock, unroll, unseal, untie, unwrap, vent, ventilate, yawn, yawp
Weak matches
break in, break out, bust in, come apart, kick in, throw wide, unclose, unlatch, unshut, unstop
Example Sentences
Bryan says in the video clip, calling for someone to open the gate separating the two men.
Depending on who you talk to, Kirk was either a proponent of hateful, far-right ideology or a paragon of the idea of open debate.
Trying to sound upbeat in a monotone voice, Foster said he would use the bye week to make tweaks before the Bruins opened Big Ten play Sept. 27 on the road against Northwestern.
But Scott Bemand's side were denied a third try of a dominant opening period by an incredible French defensive stand with the clock in the red at the end of the first half.
Critics argue the move was designed to concentrate power in the hands of Morena and opens the door to corruption.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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