opening
/ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/noun, adjective3 syllables
Opening means: first or beginning.
Synonyms for opening20
noun, as in the first of a series of actions
noun, as in the first performance (as of a theatrical production)
noun, as in a possible alternative
noun, as in an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity
noun, as in an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship
noun, as in an open or empty space in or between things
noun, as in a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess
adjective, as in first or beginning
Opposites of opening
What does opening mean?14
adjective
first or beginning“the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth”
noun
the first of a series of actions
the first performance (as of a theatrical production)“the opening received good critical reviews”
a possible alternative“bankruptcy is always a possibility”
an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity“the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart”
an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship
an open or empty space in or between things“there was a small opening between the trees”
a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess“he memorized all the important chess openings”
a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise
becoming open or being made open“the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for”
the act of opening something“the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door”
opportunity especially for employment or promotion“there is an opening in the sales department”
the initial part of the introduction“the opening established the basic theme”
a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made“they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with opening?1
four syllables
Opening in a sentence
- I think there's a job opening up at our company, if you're interested.CK
- After opening, please eat as soon as possible.jea310
- After opening its cage, my parakeet flew away.Missy_Hissy
- There are three phases in chess: the opening, the middle game and the final.carlosalberto
- Security isn't achieved by erecting barriers, but by opening gates.shekitten
- In the opening, move only those pawns that help develop the pieces.carlosalberto
- During the opening, many people asked for information.vxern
- The door jambs prevent you from opening it outward, into the hallway.Auride
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Forms of opening
as a noun
- plural
- openings