Ended and Opened

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Ended adjective - Brought or having come to an end.

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Opened is an antonym for ended.

Nearby Words: end, ending

Opened adjective - Not sealed or having been unsealed.

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Ended is an antonym for opened.

Nearby Words: open, opening, opener

Ko Rn's "Freak on a Leash" opened and ended with animation directed by Todd McFarlane (who also did "Do the Evolution").

Source: Animated Music Video
Bookends: "Diggers Split Up" opened and ended with a shot of a butterfly flying across the playground.

Source: Western Animation / Recess
Door Closes Ending: Opened and ended with the creaking door.

Source: Radio / CBS Radio Mystery Theater

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