Definitions and Examples of open, unblock, clear
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Allowing access, passage, or view without obstruction; not closed or blocked.
Example
The door was open, and the fresh air flowed into the room.
To remove an obstruction or barrier from a passage or channel.
Example
He used a plunger to unblock the clogged drain.
Free from obstructions or impediments; allowing for easy passage or movement.
Example
The doctor said that her lungs were clear and healthy.
Key Differences: open vs unblock vs clear
- 1Open refers to something that is not closed or blocked, allowing free access or passage.
- 2Unblock refers to the act of removing an obstruction or barrier from a passage or channel.
- 3Clear refers to something that is free from obstructions or impediments, allowing for easy passage or movement.
Effective Usage of open, unblock, clear
- 1Medical Context: Use clear to describe medical test results, such as x-rays or blood tests.
- 2Plumbing Context: Use unblock to describe the process of removing a blockage in pipes or drains.
- 3Navigation Context: Use open to describe roads, paths, or routes that are not closed or blocked.
Remember this!
The antonyms of occlude are open, unblock, and clear. These words convey a sense of removing an obstruction or barrier, allowing something to flow freely. Use these words in different contexts such as medical, plumbing, or navigation to describe the removal of blockages or barriers.
