opening (Meaning)
opening (n)
an open or empty space in or between things
a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise
becoming open or being made open
the first performance (as of a theatrical production)
the act of opening something
opportunity especially for employment or promotion
the initial part of the introduction
a possible alternative
an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity
a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship
a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess
the first of a series of actions
opening (a)
first or beginning
opening (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Open
opening (n.)
The act or process of opening; a beginning; commencement; first appearance; as, the opening of a speech.
A place which is open; a breach; an aperture; a gap; cleft, or hole.
Hence: A vacant place; an opportunity; as, an opening for business.
A thinly wooded space, without undergrowth, in the midst of a forest; as, oak openings.
Synonyms & Antonyms of opening
opening Sentence Examples
- The museum's grand opening attracted a record number of visitors.
- The opening of the new store sparked excitement in the neighborhood.
- The opening act of the concert set a high-energy tone for the night.
- The opening chapters of the novel hooked me from the start.
- The opening ceremony of the Olympics was a spectacle of cultural heritage.
- The opening shot of the movie created an immediate and striking atmosphere.
- The opening notes of the symphony filled the concert hall with anticipation.
- The opening of the football season marked the beginning of a thrilling rivalry.
- The opening of the window brought a fresh breeze into the stuffy room.
- The opening of the package revealed a long-awaited gift that brought joy and surprise.
FAQs About the word opening
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fill, patch,seal, filling, plug, patch, fill, seal, plug, filling
The museum's grand opening attracted a record number of visitors.
The opening of the new store sparked excitement in the neighborhood.
The opening act of the concert set a high-energy tone for the night.
The opening chapters of the novel hooked me from the start.
