Open and Slam

Open

Open verb - To change from a closed to an open position.

Slam is an antonym for open in shut topic.

Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener

Slam

Slam verb - To shove into a closed position with force and noise.
Usage example: please don't slam the door every time you step out

Open is an antonym for slam in throw or push very hard topic.

Common collocations

point open point slam point
way open way slam way
door open door slam door
car open car slam car
Other words: lid, enemies.

Both words in one sentence

  • Tactical Door Use Not only are monsters unable to open doors, allowing you to open the door, attack, and slam it shut again, all doors open and close vertically.
  • Series / The Goodies He kicks open a door holding revolvers Guns Akimbo, only for the door to slam back in his face.
  • Video Game / Mister Mosquito Depth Deception: Kenichi's poor eyesight causes him to slam his head against paintings after mistaking them for open windows.
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