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allowing passage without obstruction<thank you for clearing out the hallway so that it's open again>Synonymsclear, cleared, free, unclogged, unclosed, unobstructed, unstoppedRelated Wordsemptied, unoccupied, vacant; exposed, revealed; gaping, wide, yawning; unbarred, unbolted, unclasped, unfastened, unlatched, unlocked, unsealed; unbuttoned, unclenched, unfolded, unfurled, unzippedNear Antonymsconstricted, cramped, encumbered, hampered, hindered, impeded, interfered (with), trammeled; barricaded, blockaded, dammedAntonymsblocked, clogged, closed, jammed, obstructed, plugged, shut, stopped, stuffed, uncleared
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freely available for use or participation by all<the beach's open sand castle-building contest that every year attracts competitors of all ages and abilities>Synonymsfree-for-all, public, unrestrictedRelated Wordscollective, common, communal, shared; accessible, available, free; unregulatedNear Antonymslimited; inaccessible, unavailableAntonymsclosed, exclusive, off-limits, private, restricted
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being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm<the countryʼs open to invasion if its borders remain unguarded>— see liable 1
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free in expressing oneʼs true feelings and opinions<a talkative and open child who tells people more than they want to know>— see frank
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lacking a usual or natural covering<open wounds in his legs>— see naked 2
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not known by only a select few<the two boxers have an open dislike for each other>— see public 1
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not yet settled or decided<that issue will have to remain open until the supervisor can decide>— see pending 1
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willing to consider new or different ideas<she is always open and ready to listen to anyone's suggestions>— see open-minded 1
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