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open — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • frank adj Honest and direct, even if the truth is blunt or uncomfortable.
  • free adj Not under the control of someone else; not imprisoned or restricted.
  • liberal adj Generous, open-handed, or given freely and in large amounts.
  • open adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
  • straightforward adjective Simple and easy to understand or do, without unnecessary complication.

Senses

open is used for these senses in English:

  • frank Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
  • free (abstract) Unconstrained.
  • free Unobstructed, without blockages.
  • straightforward (figurative) Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.

frank — full definition

  1. adj Honest and direct, even if the truth is blunt or uncomfortable.
  2. noun A hot dog or sausage (chiefly US).
  3. verb To mark mail as officially exempt from postage, or to send it free of charge.

free — full definition

  1. adj Not under the control of someone else; not imprisoned or restricted.
  2. adj Costing nothing; available without payment.
  3. adj Not currently occupied or in use.
  4. verb To release someone or something from confinement or restriction.

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