opened
Translation
opened
Examples
She opened the window for some fresh air.
She opened the window for some fresh air.
The new library opened last week.
The new library opened last week.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) past tense of 'to open' She opened the window.
past tense of 'to open' (intransitive) The new library opened last week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unlocked, unfastened (past); Antonyms: closed, shut (past)
Etymology
The base verb 'open' plus the regular past tense and past participle suffix '-ed'.
Memory Tips
Remember that for most regular English verbs, you add '-ed' to form the past tense, just like 'walk' -> 'walked'.