Synonyms for open

Other words for “open”, grouped by meaning.

We found 57 synonyms for “open”. The most common are clear, outdoors, out-of-doors, open air, surface.

noun a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

Synonymsclear

noun where the air is unconfined

noun information that has become public

Synonymssurface

verb cause to open or to become open

Synonymsopen up
Oppositesclose

verb start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning

Synonymsopen up
Oppositesclose

verb become open

Synonymsopen up
Oppositesclose

verb begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.

Oppositesclose

verb spread out or open from a closed or folded state

verb make available

Synonymsopen up

verb become available

Synonymsopen up

verb afford access to

Synonymsaffordgive

verb display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer

Oppositesclose

adjective affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed

Synonymsunfastened
Oppositesshut

adjective affording free passage or access

Oppositesclosed

adjective with no protection or shield

Synonymsexposed

adjective open to or in view of all

Similarpublic

adjective used of mouth or eyes

Synonymsopened
Oppositesclosed

adjective not having been filled

Similaravailable

adjective accessible to all

adjective not defended or capable of being defended

Similarvulnerable

adjective (of textures) full of small openings or gaps

Synonymsloose
Similarcoarse

adjective having no protecting cover or enclosure

Similarunenclosed

adjective (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints

Oppositesclosed

adjective not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

Similarunsettled

adjective not sealed or having been unsealed

Synonymsopened
Similarunsealed

adjective without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition

adjective ready or willing to receive favorably

Synonymsreceptive

adjective open and observable; not secret or hidden

Synonymsovert

adjective not requiring union membership

Similarnonunion

adjective possibly accepting or permitting

adjective affording free passage or view

Synonymsclear

adjective openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

Similaringenuous

adjective ready for business

Similaractive

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University