Synonyms of open
9 similar words · 7 opposite words
Another word for open is open-face. Other synonyms of open are open-faced, free, raise, start and bare. The opposite of open is closed.
Synonyms and similar words for open
adjectiveOf a sandwich, etc.: composed of a single slice of bread with a topping.
- open-faceComposed of a single slice of bread or other base with a topping.
- open-facedBeing a single slice of bread with a topping.
adjectiveMade public, usable with a free licence and without proprietary components.
verbTo bring up, broach.
- raiseTo open, initiate.
verbTo enter upon, begin.
verbTo disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.
- bareTo uncover; to reveal.
adjectiveNot closed.
- accessibleOpen to the influence of.
- unimpededFree from obstructions.
verbTo make accessible.
- unsealTo break the seal of (something) in order to open it.
Opposite of open
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “law”.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “ending in a vowel”.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “with a free license and no proprietary components”.
- closed-sourceWhose constituent makeup, or source code, is not made publicly available.
- proprietary
verbAntonym(s) of “to make accessible”.
- bareTo uncover; to reveal.
Meaning of open
- adjective Able to have something pass through or along it.
- adjective Not covered, sealed, etc.; having an opening or aperture showing what is inside.
- adjective Not physically drawn together, folded or contracted.
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Questions about synonyms of open
- What is another word for open?
- Open has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as open-face, open-faced, free, raise, start, bare, accessible and unimpeded.
- What is the opposite of open?
- The opposite of open is closed.
- What does open mean?
- Open means able to have something pass through or along it.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: open (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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