Definition of "open"

Kid-friendly meaning of open, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "open" mean?

open (verb) — to make something not closed anymore.

Part of speechVerb Syllables2 (o·pen)

Example sentences using "open"

Grade K–2
Open the box!
Grade 3–5
She was too excited to wait and open her birthday gift right away.
Grade 6–8
How a person handles being asked to open up about something difficult tells you a lot about the kind of friend they will turn out to be.

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