English · Common Verbs

opens

/ˈəʊpənz/

[/ˈəʊpənz/]

third-person singular of open

Beginnerverb

Definition

Third-person singular present of 'open': used when he, she, or it moves something to an open position.

Example

The bakery opens at six in the morning, and the smell of fresh bread fills the street.

The bakery opens at six in the morning, and the smell of fresh bread fills the street.

Etymology

From Old English 'openian', related to 'up'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used with singular subjects in the present tense for opening or for opening hours.

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