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The future tense form of 'opens' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb open. Example: They will open a new store in the city next year. (They will open a new store in the city next year.)

Definition of “open”

to move or adjust something so that an opening is created
to begin or start something
to unlock or unfasten something

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Future Simple	open
Future Continuous	opening
Future Perfect	opened

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

He will open a new restaurant next month.

Example

They will open the event with a speech.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time tomorrow, she will be opening her birthday presents.

Example

They will be opening the exhibition to the public soon.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the year, he will have opened five new branches.

Example

They will have opened all the gifts by the time you arrive.

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