Word: OPEN
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of OPEN
- Not closed
- Not physically drawn together, closed, folded or contracted; extended
"an open hand; an open flower"
- Actively conducting or prepared to conduct business.
"Banks are not open on bank holidays."
- To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
"Turn the doorknob to open the door."
- To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility.
"He opened a path through the undergrowth."
- To bring up, broach.
"I don't want to open that subject."
- (with the) Open or unobstructed space; an exposed location.
"I can't believe you left the lawnmower out in the open when you knew it was going to rain this afternoon!"
- (with the) Public knowledge or scrutiny; full view.
"We have got to bring this company's corrupt business practices into the open."
- A defect in an electrical circuit preventing current from flowing.
"The electrician found the open in the circuit after a few minutes of testing."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "open", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "open" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OPEN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is OPEN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in OPEN? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OPEN:
- # the open effect
- # master of open
- # playing with open
- # in terms of open
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