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offen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • frank adj Honest and direct, even if the truth is blunt or uncomfortable.
  • open adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
  • openly adverb In a direct, honest, and visible way, without hiding anything.
  • overt adj Done openly, not hidden or disguised.
  • overtly adv In a way that is open and obvious, not hidden.
  • straight adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
  • straightforward adjective Simple and easy to understand or do, without unnecessary complication.
  • unresolved adj Not yet settled or brought to a conclusion.
  • unsettled adj Feeling anxious, disturbed, or uneasy.

Senses

offen is used for these senses in English:

  • above-board In open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
  • frank Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
  • open (not comparable) Public.
  • open Not settled; not decided or determined; not withdrawn from consideration.
  • open (obsolete) To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.
  • openly In an open manner; visibly.
  • overt Open and not concealed or secret.
  • overtly In an overt manner; publicly; openly.

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.

open — full definition

  1. adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
  2. adjective Available for business, use, or public access.
  3. adjective Honest and willing to share thoughts or feelings; not secretive.
  4. verb To make something no longer closed, or to cause it to become accessible.
  5. noun A competition that anyone meeting the entry conditions may enter, often used in sports like golf or tennis.

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