adjective
Very common
opened
OH-puhnd
Opened (adjective) means Already made open; having gone through the process of opening. Example: “She read the opened letter twice before putting it away.”
adjective
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Already made open; having gone through the process of opening.
"She read the opened letter twice before putting it away."
"The opened package sat on the counter."
"An opened bottle of wine should be finished within a few days."
How to use opened
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something after it has been opened, as opposed to "open," which describes its current unclosed state in general.
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softened
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Frequently asked questions
What does “opened” mean?
The word “opened” means already made open; having gone through the process of opening. In plain terms, describes something after it has been opened, as opposed to "open," which describes its current unclosed state in general.
How do you pronounce “opened”?
“Opened” is pronounced OH-puhnd (/ˈoʊpənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “opened” in a sentence?
Here is “opened” used in a sentence: “The opened package sat on the counter.”
What part of speech is “opened”?
“Opened” is an adjective.
Is “opened” a common word?
“Opened” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'opened' and 'open'?
'Open' describes a state — the door is open right now. 'Opened' emphasizes the completed action of making something open — the door was opened by someone. Use 'open' for the condition itself, and 'opened' when you want to stress that an act of opening actually took place.
Is 'opened' a verb or an adjective?
It can be both. Most often 'opened' is the past tense of the verb 'open,' as in 'she opened the letter.' It also works as an adjective describing something that has been made open, as in 'an opened package.' The form stays the same in either role.
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