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capable vs open

open vs capable

capable is not a noun while open is a noun.

capable and open both are adjectives.

capable is not a verb while open is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
capable No Yes No No
open Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, capable and open are synonyms defined as:
  • capable and open: possibly accepting or permitting
Other synonyms of capable include subject.
capable (noun) open (noun)
information that has become public
a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play
a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
where the air is unconfined
capable (adjective) open (adjective)
(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability ready or willing to receive favorably
(followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
having the requisite qualities for affording free passage or access
have the skills and qualifications to do things well (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints
possibly accepting or permitting open and observable; not secret or hidden
used of mouth or eyes
ready for business
not having been filled
(of textures) full of small openings or gaps
openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
not requiring union membership
open to or in view of all
possibly accepting or permitting
without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition
having no protecting cover or enclosure
affording free passage or view
with no protection or shield
accessible to all
not sealed or having been unsealed
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
not defended or capable of being defended
capable (verb) open (verb)
make available
become available
make the opening move
cause to open or to become open
become open
spread out or open from a closed or folded state
display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
afford access to
start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
have an opening or passage or outlet
Difference between capable and open

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