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opened

v.
A1 Beginner US //ˈoʊpənd// UK //ˈəʊpənd// opened

v. moved something like a door or a box so that the inside is no longer covered. You also use this when a shop or business starts its day.

v. the past tense and past participle of 'open', meaning to move a door, lid, or cover away from an aperture to allow access. Describes the initiation of a commercial or public service for the day.


SIMPLE

She opened the window to let in some fresh air.

CONTEXTUAL

The new library opened to the public last week after a long renovation process.

COMPLEX

As the sun rose, the heavy curtains were opened, revealing a panoramic view of the valley that had been hidden by the night.

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The verb can be used transitively with an object or intransitively to describe a state change.

Pitfall

The door was open by himThe door was opened by himLearners often confuse the adjective 'open' with the past participle 'opened' in passive constructions.

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