Word Image
plural:
Part Of Speech
noun, verb, adjective
Word Meaning
noun: open space; a state or position that is public or is not concealed
verb: to change or move from a shut or closed condition; to make or become ready for use; to have an opening
adjective: allowing passage: not shut, blocked, enclosed, or covered; not secret; available for use; waiting to be filled
Word Family
opens
opened
opening
opener
openly
reopen
unopened
openhearted
openmouthed
openhanded
Sentences
My father’s ranch has cattle grazing on an open range.
The two countries’ hostilities eventually erupted into open war.
The open wound needed attention right away.
The play’s opening act was the most fun.
Her life was an open book for all to see.
That property for sale has an open house this Sunday.
Phil opened the meeting with a welcome speech.
The children were still opening gifts when the snow storm began.
This room opens onto a long hallway.
The letters remained unopened in a box.
Exercises
