Opening Definition

ōpə-nĭng
openings
noun
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A becoming open or causing to be open.
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An open place or part; hole; gap; aperture.
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A clearing in the midst of a wooded area.
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A beginning; first part; commencement.
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A first performance, as of a play.
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adjective
Initial or introductory.
Opening remarks.
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(cricket) Describing the first period of play, usually up to the fall of the first wicket; describing a batsman who opens the innings or a bowler who opens the attack.

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Present participle of open.

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Other Word Forms of Opening

Noun

Singular:
opening
Plural:
openings

Opening Sentence Examples

  • She straightened her hair and collected her thoughts before opening the door.

  • Opening his morning comment, she read.

  • Granted, he's been secretive about Julie but the fact he brought her here to meet us shows he's opening up.

  • I found his lodging, returned to our room and caught up with Betsy as I was opening the door.

  • While she sounded relieved, there was a chill in the air like opening the door, expecting warm sunshine and forgetting it's December.

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Words Starting With

OOPOPE

Words Ending With

GNGING

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Words Starting With O and Ending With G

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With O7 Letter Words Ending With G