English · Common Verbs
opened
/ˈəʊpənd/
[/ˈəʊpənd/]
past tense of open
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'open': to have moved something to an open position.
Example
She opened the window to let in the cool evening breeze and the sound of the rain.
She opened the window to let in the cool evening breeze and the sound of the rain.
Etymology
From Old English 'openian', with the regular '-ed' ending marking past tense.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe the act of opening something in the past.