Close and Open

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Close

Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.
Usage example: the soldiers marched in close formation against the enemy
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Open is an antonym for close in topics: end, shut, block up, intimate, complete.
Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Open

Open adjective - Giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation.
Usage example: he's very open with his opinions, many of which are not welcome
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Close is an antonym for open in topics: begin, start, unfasten, clear, closed.
Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener
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Common collocations

fire close fire open fire
account close account open account
show close show open show
episode close episode open episode
Other words: case, way, rift, gate, mouth, door, fight, hole, shop, lid, portal, eyes, wormhole, gates, portals.

Both words in one sentence

  • Roleplay / Vapor: A Steampunk Rp Vapor: A Steampunk Rp includes examples of:    open/close all folders       General  Alternate Techline: Very.
    Source: Roleplay / Vapor: A Steampunk Rp
  • Setting-Specific Tropes:    open/close all folders      Fire Emblem: Awakening  After the End: Giant Evil Dragon has wreaked havoc on the world.
    Source: Roleplay / SB Gets Items Of Power
  • Video Game / The Binding of Isaac Tropes exclusive to the remake and its expansions include:    open/close all folders      A-M  Alternate Reality Game: The Missing Poster was intended to be used for this.
    Source: Video Game / The Binding of Isaac
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