opening

Letters that make opening

o, e, g, n, p, i are letters that make 'opening'

Words within opening

pe, pen, en, ng, open, in, IN, In, Ni are words within 'opening'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of opening

openings is a word created by adding a letter to 'opening'


14 possible definitions for 'opening'

Opening as "the first of a series of actions"

Under this definition, opening is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

initiative, first step, opening move have the same meaning as 'opening'

opening as a type

'opening' can be a type of beginning, commencement, start.

Types of opening

curtain raiser, first base, peace initiative are types of 'opening'.

Derivatives of opening

open, open up, opening are derivatives of 'opening'.


Opening as "a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess"

Under this definition, opening is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

chess opening has the same meaning as opening

opening as a type

'opening' can be a type of succession, sequence.

opening as a category

'opening' can be a category of chess, chess game.

Example of opening used within this context

"he memorized all the important chess openings"


Opening as "a possible alternative"

Under this definition, opening is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

possible action, possibility have the same meaning as 'opening'

opening as a type

'opening' can be a type of option, choice, alternative.

Types of opening

possible is a type of opening.

Derivatives of opening

potential, possible are derivatives of 'opening'.


Opening as "the initial part of the introduction"

Under this definition, opening is a noun and has the following properties:

opening as a type

'opening' can be a type of introduction.

Types of opening

teaser, salutation are types of 'opening'.

Example of opening used within this context

"the opening established the basic theme"


Opening as "the first performance (as of a theatrical production)"

Under this definition, opening is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

opening night, curtain raising have the same meaning as 'opening'

opening as a type

'opening' can be a type of start.

Derivatives of opening

opening is a derivative of opening.

Example of opening used within this context

"the opening received good critical reviews"


Opening as "a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise"

Under this definition, opening is a noun and has the following properties:

opening as a type

'opening' can be a type of ceremonial occasion, observance, ceremony, ceremonial.

Derivatives of opening

open up, open are derivatives of 'opening'.


Opening as "opportunity especially for employment or promotion"

Under this definition, opening is a noun and has the following properties:

opening as a type

'opening' can be a type of chance, opportunity.

Derivatives of opening

open up, open are derivatives of 'opening'.

Example of opening used within this context

"there is an opening in the sales department"


Opening as "an open or empty space in or between things"

Under this definition, opening is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

gap has the same meaning as opening

opening as a type

'opening' can be a type of space.

Types of opening

chasm, crevice, scissure, breach, cleft, crack, fissure, hole, rift, split, tear, snag, rip, window, diastema, pocket, mouth, rent, Ranvier's nodes, nodes of Ranvier, foramen, hiatus are types of 'opening'.

opening as a part

'opening' can be a part of surface, Earth's surface.

Derivatives of opening

breach, open, gap are derivatives of 'opening'.

Example of opening used within this context

"there was a small opening between the trees", "the explosion made a gap in the wall"


Opening as "an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity"

Under this definition, opening is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

orifice, porta have the same meaning as 'opening'

opening as a type

'opening' can be a type of passage, passageway.

Types of opening

fontanelle, mouth, vent, os, soft spot, stoma, porta hepatis, spiracle, cervix, uterine cervix, cervix uteri, fenestra, aortic orifice, blastopore, cardia, introitus, urethral orifice, external orifice, pylorus, anus, fontanel, naris, rima are types of 'opening'.

Derivatives of opening

afford, give, open are derivatives of 'opening'.


Opening as "a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made"

Under this definition, opening is a noun and has the following properties:

opening as a type

'opening' can be a type of artifact, artefact.

Types of opening

aperture, bell, breech, rear of barrel, rear of tube, gun muzzle, hole, inlet, lunette, fenestella, mouth, neck, neck opening, pass-through, slit, spout, wicket, window, window, exit, issue, outlet, fly front, muzzle, intake, interstice, throat, grille, lattice, embrasure, porthole, way out, port, fly, crack, gap are types of 'opening'.

Example of opening used within this context

"they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door"


Opening as "an entrance equipped with a hatch, especially a passageway between decks of a ship"

Under this definition, opening is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

hatchway, scuttle have the same meaning as 'opening'

opening as a type

'opening' can be a type of entranceway, entryway, entrance, entry, entree.

Types of opening

escape hatch is a type of opening.

Parts of opening

hatch is a part of opening.

Derivatives of opening

open is a derivative of opening.


Opening as "becoming open or being made open"

Under this definition, opening is a noun and has the following properties:

opening as a type

'opening' can be a type of change of integrity.

Types of opening

cutting, cut are types of 'opening'.

Derivatives of opening

unfold, open up, spread out, open, spread are derivatives of 'opening'.

Example of opening used within this context

"the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for"


Opening as "the act of opening something"

Under this definition, opening is a noun and has the following properties:

Antonyms

shutting, closing have the opposite meaning of 'opening'

opening as a type

'opening' can be a type of movement, motion, motility, move.

Derivatives of opening

open up, open are derivatives of 'opening'.

Example of opening used within this context

"the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door"


Opening as "first or beginning"

Under this definition, opening is an adjective and has the following properties:

Antonyms

closing has the opposite meaning of opening

Derivatives of opening

opening, initiative, opening night, curtain raising, first step, opening move are derivatives of 'opening'.

Similar to opening

inaugural, introductory, beginning(a), first, first, initiative, initiatory, maiden, starting are similar to 'opening'.

Example of opening used within this context

"the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth", "the play's opening scene"



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