it is opened vs it opens

The phrases "it is opened" and "it opens" are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings. "It is opened" is passive voice indicating that something has been opened by someone or something else, while "it opens" is active voice indicating that something has the ability to open by itself. The choice between the two depends on the context and the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

it is opened

This phrase is correct when referring to something that has been opened by someone or something else. It is in the passive voice.

Use "it is opened" when you want to indicate that something has been opened by someone or something else. It is commonly used in passive constructions.

Examples:

The door is opened every morning by the janitor.
The package is opened with a pair of scissors.
The store is opened at 9 a.m. every day.
The window is opened to let in fresh air.
The book is opened to page 50.

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In the case of packaged fertilizers, the package must be closed in such a way or by such a device that, when it is opened, the fastening, fastening seal or the package itself is irreparably damaged.
In the case of packaged EC fertilisers, the package must be closed in such a way or by such a device that, when it is opened, the fastening, fastening seal or the package itself is irreparably damaged.
In the case of packaged EC fertilizers, the package must be closed in such a way or by such a device that, when it is opened, the fastening, fastening seal or the package itself is irreparably damaged.
In the case of packaged EC fertilisers, the package must be closed in such a way or by such a device that, when it is opened, the fastening, fastening seal or the package itself is irreparably damaged. Valve sacks may be used.
But if we send the orb to Earth and it is opened, the clones inside will develop extraordinary abilities under their yellow sun.
When disinfecting the neck of the ampoule with an antiseptic, to avoid any interaction with the Pedea solution, the ampoule must be completely dry before it is opened.
However, this is on condition that its jurisdiction is enlarged to economic and social questions and that it is opened up in one way or another to national and European parliaments as well as to representatives of civil society.
Make sure you have selected the right layer when you call the Threshold tool: when it is opened, you can't change to another layer.
(a) it is opened for less than three months;
For a service disconnect which can be opened, disassembled or removed without tools, it is acceptable if protection degree IPXXB is satisfied under a condition where it is opened, disassembled or removed without tools.
the active database object's window does not offer properties; it is usually the case when it is opened in Data View instead of Design View
Any market operating in a monopoly environment has a particular organisation and is not immediately suited to functioning competitively when it is opened up.
Mr President, this decision does indeed open up the network, and as soon as it is opened, its management and rationalisation will be within our grasp.
Such packaging shall be fitted with an opening system that can no longer be sealed after the first time it is opened and shall be labelled in accordance with Articles 3 to 6.
And what if a badly hung door made marks on the floor every time it is opened, makes the scratches of deadly talons.
It is opened by the one whose statue is the... centerpiece of the showing.
If legislation in its entirety is opened up to the citizens, we shall also obtain better laws.
But the other thing it did is it opened up this idea of an app store.
Check the file's permissions and whether it is already opened and locked by another application.
Once a syringe is opened it should only be used to continue the treatment course in the same animal.

Alternatives:

it has been opened
it was opened
it will be opened
it can be opened
it should be opened

it opens

This phrase is correct when referring to something that has the ability to open by itself. It is in the active voice.

Use "it opens" when you want to indicate that something has the ability to open by itself. It is commonly used in active constructions.