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opening

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of making an opening or a gap.

    - "He made an opening in the wall."
    - "The opening of the door was so wide that we could easily pass through."
  • Noun

    The beginning or start of something.

    - "The opening ceremony of the Olympics."
    - "The opening scene of the movie was very intriguing."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75900275"
  2. /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1446817"
Antonyms

bare , shut
Synonyms

raise , bare , start , unseal , availability , slot , crevice , gap , hole , job opening
Rhymes
Words rhyming with opening
haven , aven , gaven , graven , chaven , slaven
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. open (adjective) (English) : Accessible or not closed or blocked.

  2. open (verb) (English) : To make an opening or a gap.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. opening (noun) and opening (verb)

  2. open (adjective)

  3. opened

  4. opener

  5. opening (surname)

Variants
List of all variants of opening that leads to same result
opening , openings , open , openabilities , openability , openable , opened , opens , opening gambit , opening hours , opening night , grand opening , cold open , cold opening , cold openings , cold opens , eye-opener , eye-openers , eye-opening , open up , opened up , opening up , opens up , pre-opening , preopening
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

openings (plural form), opening (comparative form: more opening), openings (superlative form: most opening)

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'openian' meant 'to open'. The past participle 'open' became the noun meaning 'opening' and the verb meaning 'to open'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is a tradition that dates back to the ancient Greek Olympics.

  2. The largest door in the world is the 'Ronco Scimonelli Door' in Italy, which measures 37 meters high and 13 meters wide.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. threshold: An opening or entrance, often metaphorical, that one must pass through in order to enter a new situation or environment.

  2. aperture: An opening or gap, often in a physical sense, but also metaphorically, such as an aperture in a camera lens.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Openings are often associated with new beginnings and opportunities. In literature, openings are used to set the scene and introduce the characters and plot. In art, openings can represent a gateway to a new world or a window into another dimension.

How to Memorize "opening"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of making an opening or a gap.
    - Imagine yourself opening a door or a window.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'opening' with the concept of a new beginning.
    - Think of the opening scene of a movie or the opening ceremony of an event.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Open Doors Often Provide New Opportunities' to remember the meaning of 'opening' as a noun.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Open Up A New World' to remember the meaning of 'opening' as a verb.

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