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openly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈoʊpənli/ · UK /ˈəʊpənli/

openly means: In a way that lets others see or know what you do, think, or feel.

adverb

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In a way that lets others see or know what you do, think, or feel.

  • She spoke openly about her fears.
  • He openly admitted that he was wrong.
  • Several workers openly criticized the new rules.

Similar words: publicly, frankly

Opposites: secretly

Common phrases: speak openly, openly admit something, openly support someone, weep openly

Questions about openly

What does openly mean?

In a way that lets others see or know what you do, think, or feel.

What is openly in other languages?

Türkçe: açıkça · Español: abiertamente · Français: ouvertement · Deutsch: offen · Italiano: apertamente · 日本語: 公然と

How do you pronounce openly?

In American English /ˈoʊpənli/; in British English /ˈəʊpənli/.

How do you use openly in a sentence?

She spoke openly about her fears. He openly admitted that he was wrong.

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