open
adjective
not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate.
opened
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past participleof open.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof open.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
openadjectivenot closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate.
Example Sentences
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The 639-acre landfill opened in 1972 and stopped accepting waste on Jan. 1, 2025, according to Chiquita Canyon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Warren and Moreno’s bipartisan effort dealing with the income-tax cap likely opened the door for discussion around Social Security during this election season, Schwabish said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Located near the Széchenyi thermal-bath and pool complex, a massive Neo-Baroque marvel that opened in 1913, it can provide an ideal snack after an afternoon of saunas and year-round outdoor swimming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The charges in Utah stem from an undercover operation in which a state investigator opened a Kalshi account under a false name in September and placed 12 wagers on professional and college sports.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
The nurse went silently to the door and opened it for us herself.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
