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Hyphenation for “open”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “open”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "open" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “open” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „open“ ⟶ „open“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "open"

open >> ˈəʊp(ə)n

Definition: [adjective] allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or blocked.
Example: he climbed through the open window

Synonyms of "open"

not shut | not closed | unlocked | unbolted | unlatched | off the latch | unfastened | unbarred | unsecured | ajar | wide open | agape | gaping | yawning |

Definition: [adjective] exposed to the air or to view; not covered.
Example: an open fire burned in the grate

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Definition: [adjective] with the outer edges or sides drawn away from each other; unfolded or spread out.
Example: the trees had buds and a few open flowers

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spread out | unfolded | unfurled | unrolled | straightened out | extended | stretched out |

Definition: [adjective] (of a business, place of entertainment, etc.) admitting customers or visitors; available for business.
Example: the shop stays open until 9 p.m

Synonyms of "open"

open for business | open to the public |

Definition: [adjective] freely available or accessible; unrestricted.
Example: the service is open to all students

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available | accessible | on hand | obtainable | on offer |

Definition: [adjective] not concealing one's thoughts or feelings; frank and communicative.
Example: she behaved in an open and cheerful manner

Synonyms of "open"

frank | candid | honest | forthright | direct | unreserved | blunt | plain-spoken | outspoken | free-spoken | downright | straightforward | genuine | natural | ingenuous | innocent | artless | transparent | guileless | simple | communicative | forthcoming | uninhibited | upfront | round |

Definition: [adjective] (of a matter or decision) not finally settled; still admitting of debate.
Example: students' choice of degree can be kept open until the second year

Synonyms of "open"

unresolved | not yet settled | yet to be settled | undecided | unsettled | up in the air | open to debate | open for discussion | arguable | debatable | moot |

Definition: [adjective] (of a vowel) produced with a relatively wide opening of the mouth and the tongue kept low.

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Definition: [adjective] (of a string) allowed to vibrate along its whole length.

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Definition: [adjective] (of an electric circuit) having a break in the conducting path.

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Definition: [verb] move (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and vision.
Example: she opened the door and went in

Synonyms of "open"

unfasten | unlatch | unlock | unbolt | unbar | unclick | throw wide |

Definition: [verb] unfold or be unfolded; spread out.
Example: the eagle opened its wings and circled up into the air

Synonyms of "open"

spread out | unfold | unfurl | unroll | straighten out | extend | stretch out |

Definition: [verb] make or become formally ready for customers, visitors, or business.
Example: she raised $731 by opening her home and selling coffee and tea

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Definition: [verb] formally establish or begin (a new business, movement, or enterprise).
Example: she began to teach and opened her own school

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Definition: [verb] make more available or widely known.
Example: the retirement of Mahatir Mohammed as Prime Minister of Malaysia has opened the possibility of closer Australian relations

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Definition: [verb] break the conducting path of (an electric circuit).
Example: the switch opens the motor circuit

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Definition: [noun] outdoors or in the countryside.
Example: guests were sitting in the open on the terrace

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Definition: [noun] a championship or competition with no restrictions on who may compete.
Example: his victory in the 2003 Australian Open

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Definition: [noun] an accidental break in the conducting path for an electric current.

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