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.