Opening Meaning and Definition


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What is the definition Opening? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Synonyms, Derivations, Antonyms, Words starting with Opening, Example sentences, How to pronounce? Words ending with Opening, Related sentences and more...

Opening meaning

Word: Opening

How to pronounce: ˈəʊpnɪŋ

How to pronounce: ˈəʊpən

Noun

Definitions:

1. An aperture or gap, especially one allowing access.

Example sentences: "She peered through one of the smaller openings"

2. A beginning; an initial part.

Example sentences: "Maya started tapping out the opening of her story"

3. An opportunity to achieve something.

Example sentences: "They seem to have exploited fully the openings offered"

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Coming at the beginning of something; initial.

Example sentences: "She stole the show with her opening remark"


Synonyms:

aperture

hole

orifice

entrance

perforation

hatchway

inauguration

opens

slot

crevice

interstice

gap

breach

rift

post mortem examination

unveiling

break

possibility

occasion

chance


Synonyms:

open up

unlatch

unblock

unclose

start

launch

reopen

kick off

commence

exposed

receptive

susceptible

uncovered

public

outdoors

unclog

candid

forthright

ope

openhearted

cleared

open wide

unfold

expand

unfurl

extend

spread

unobstructed

loose

overt

outspoken

unreserved

direct

clear

unresolved

free

unstop

plain

straight

bare

unclosed

forthcoming

straightforward

honest

give

unfastened

pending


Antonyms:

closing

closure

end

locking

shut

cover

hide

shut down

stop

slam

conceal

squeeze

bury

cover up


Derivations:

opener

openness

opened

open


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Opening in Other Languages...

Spanish: Apertura

German: Öffnung

French: Ouverture

Italian: Apertura

Turkish: Açılış


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