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  • present participle of open.
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opening

[oh-puh-ning] / ˈoʊ pə nɪŋ /
NOUN
gap, hole
Synonyms
STRONG
aperture breach break cavity chink cleft crack cranny crevice cut discontinuity door fissure hatch interstice mouth orifice outlet perforation recess rent rift rupture scuttle slit slot space split spout tear vent window
Antonyms
STRONG
agreement closing closure continuation juncture
WEAK
conclusion ending finish misfortune solid
NOUN
chance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
opportunity show time
STRONG
availability connection cut fling go occasion place possibility run scope shot squeak vacancy whack
WEAK
big break in the running iron in the fire look-in
Antonyms
WEAK
closing closure conclusion ending finish misfortune solid
NOUN
beginning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commencement inauguration kickoff launch launching opener start
STRONG
birth dawn inception initiation onset outset
WEAK
coming out curtain-raiser
Antonyms
STRONGEST
completion end ending finish stop
STRONG
conclusion
WEAK
closing closure misfortune solid

Example Sentences

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Opening the batting is hard and he looked controlled.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Opening the first trial was a way to address at least one demand.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Opening and closing shutters to block or allow heat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

This will be followed up on Wednesday with the traditional State Opening of Parliament when King Charles III outlines legislation the government is preparing for the next parliamentary session.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Opening the door a crack, I look for anyone who might be watching to catch refugees.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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