| NOUN | object | opening, gap | an open or empty space in or between things |
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| event | opening | a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise | |
| act | opening | becoming open or being made open | |
| event | opening, opening night, curtain raising | the first performance (as of a theatrical production) | |
| act | opening | the act of opening something | |
| state | opening | opportunity especially for employment or promotion | |
| communication | opening | the initial part of the introduction | |
| cognition | opening, possibility, possible action | a possible alternative | |
| body | opening, orifice, porta | an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity | |
| artifact | opening | a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made | |
| artifact | opening, hatchway, scuttle | an entrance equipped with a hatch | |
| act | opening, chess opening | a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game / game / game of chess | |
| act | opening, first step, initiative, opening move | the first of a series of actions | |
| ADJECTIVE | all | opening | first or beginning |
| Sounds | ow'pahnihng | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng... | |
| Meaning | First or beginning. | |
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| Examples |
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| Narrower | beginning, first | Serving to begin |
| inaugural, initiative, initiatory, first, maiden | Serving to set in motion | |
| introductory | Serving to open or begin | |
| starting | Appropriate to the beginning or start of an event | |
| Opposite | closing | final or ending |
| Spanish | de apertura, inaugural | |
| Catalan | inaugural | |
| Nouns | opening | the first of a series of actions |
| opening | the first performance (as of a theatrical production) | |
| Meaning | A ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise. | |
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| Broader | ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, observance | A formal event performed on a special occasion |
| Spanish | apertura, ceremonia de apertura, comienzo, inauguración | |
| Catalan | cerimònia d'obertura, començament, inauguració | |
| Verbs | open | start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning |
| open | begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals / recitals / recitals / recitals / recitals, etc. | |
| Meaning | Becoming open or being made open. | |
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| Example | "the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for" | |
| Narrower | cut, cutting | The act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge |
| Broader | change of integrity | The act of changing the unity or wholeness of something |
| Spanish | apertura | |
| Catalan | obertura | |
| Verbs | open | cause to open or to become open |
| open | become open | |
| open | spread out or open from a closed or folded state | |
| Meaning | The first performance (as of a theatrical production). | |
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| Example | "the opening received good critical reviews" | |
| Synonyms | opening night, curtain raising | |
| Broader | start | The beginning of anything |
| Spanish | estreno | |
| Catalan | estrena | |
| Adjectives | opening | first or beginning |
| Meaning | The act of opening something. | |
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| Example | "the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door" | |
| Broader | motion, movement, move, motility | A change of position that does not entail a change of location |
| Opposite | shutting, closing | The act of closing something |
| Catalan | obertura | |
| Verbs | open | cause to open or to become open |
| Meaning | opportunity especially for employment or promotion. | |
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| Example | "there is an opening in the sales department" | |
| Broader | opportunity, chance | A possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances |
| Spanish | oportunidad, plaza | |
| Catalan | oportunitat | |
| Verbs | open | make available |
| open | become available | |
| Meaning | The initial part of the introduction. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "the opening established the basic theme" | |
| Narrower | salutation | word of greeting used to begin a letter |
| teaser | An attention-getting opening presented at the start of a television show | |
| Broader | introduction | The first section of a communication |
| Spanish | abertura, apertura, comienzo | |
| Meaning | A possible alternative. | |
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| Synonyms | possibility, possible action | |
| Narrower | possible | Something that can be done |
| Broader | option, alternative, choice | One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen |
| Spanish | oportunidad, posibilidad, posible acción | |
| Meaning | A vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door" | |
| Narrower | aperture | An man-made opening |
| bell | The flared opening of a tubular device | |
| breech, rear of barrel, rear of tube | opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded | |
| exit, issue, outlet, way out | An opening that permits escape or release | |
| fly, fly front | An opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth | |
| gap, crack | A narrow opening | |
| gun muzzle, muzzle | The open circular discharging end of a gun / gun | |
| hole | An opening deliberately made in or through something | |
| intake, inlet | An opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container | |
| interstice | small opening between things | |
| lunette, fenestella | oval or circular opening | |
| mouth | The opening of a jar or bottle | |
| neck, neck opening | An opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer | |
| pass-through | An opening that resembles a window between two rooms (especially a shelved opening between a kitchen and dining room that is used to pass dishes / dishes) | |
| port, embrasure, porthole | An opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through | |
| slit | A long narrow opening | |
| spout | An opening that allows the passage of liquids / liquids or grain | |
| throat | An opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep | |
| wicket, lattice, grille | small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted | |
| window | A transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back | |
| window | An opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served | |
| Broader | artifact, artefact | A man-made object taken as a whole |
| Spanish | abertura, claro | |
| Catalan | obertura | |
| Meaning | An entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship. | |
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| Synonyms | hatchway, scuttle | |
| Parts | hatch | A movable barrier covering a hatchway |
| Narrower | escape hatch | hatchway that provides a means of escape in an emergency |
| Broader | entrance, entranceway, entryway, entry, entree | Something that provides access (to get in or get out) |
| Spanish | escotilla | |
| Catalan | escotilla | |
| Verbs | open | have an opening or passage or outlet |
| Meaning | A recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game / game / game of chess. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "he memorized all the important chess openings" | |
| Synonym | chess opening | |
| Category | chess, chess game | A board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules |
| Broader | succession, sequence | The action of following in order |
| Catalan | obertura | |
| Meaning | The first of a series of actions. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | first step, initiative, opening move | |
| Narrower | curtain raiser | Any preliminary activity |
| first base | The initial stage / stage in accomplishing something | |
| peace initiative | opening move in negotiating a peace treaty | |
| Broader | beginning, start, commencement | The act of starting something |
| Spanish | iniciativa, primer paso | |
| Catalan | iniciativa, primer pas | |
| Adjectives | opening | first or beginning |
| Verbs | open | make the opening move |
| open | start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning | |
| open | begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals / recitals / recitals / recitals / recitals, etc. | |
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