past form and past participle
Moved or removed a door, lid, window, or similar thing so that people could enter or see inside, or was moved or removed in this way.
She opened the gift with excitement.
He opened the door for the guests.
American English
How to pronounce opened
verbA1Very common word
OHpnd
/ˈoʊ.pn̩d̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of open
Opened is used as both the past form and the past participle.
Moved or removed a door, lid, window, or similar thing so that people could enter or see inside, or was moved or removed in this way.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past form and past participle
Started a business, event, meeting, discussion, or period, or was started in this way.
They opened a new restaurant downtown.
The newly opened store is having a sale.
past form and past participle
Created a new account, file, or official case so it could be used or considered, or was created for this purpose.
I opened a bank account yesterday.
The police opened a case after the complaint.
Useful expressions
to start talking honestly about personal feelings or experiences
He opened up about his childhood.
to be willing to consider an idea or possibility
I'm open to a different plan.
outside, not inside or hidden
The children played in the open.