Opening
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈəʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Opening is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of open.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of open.
More Meanings
- Pertaining to the start or beginning of a series of events.
- (cricket) Of the first period of play, usually up to the fall of the first wicket.
- (cricket) Of the batsman who opens the innings or of a bowler who opens the attack.
- An act or instance of making or becoming open.
- A gap permitting passage through.
- An act or instance of beginning.
- Something that is a beginning.
Example Sentences
He slipped through an opening in the crowd.
A salamander darted out of an opening in the rocks.
The daily openings of the day lily bloom gives it its name.
He remembered fondly the Christmas morning opening of presents.
Word Forms
- openings
Synonyms for opening
Depending on context, synonyms include hole, gap, crevice, interspace, availability, slot.
Antonyms for opening
Common opposites include closing, shutting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include starting, beginning, initiative, initiatory, inaugural, introductory.
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