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openinga space or gap that allows passage or access

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a space or gap that allows passage or access

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • The mouse found a tiny opening in the cheese and threw a party inside.
  • There's a job opening for someone who can speak five languages and juggle.
  • The store's opening hours are from 9 AM to 6 PM.

opening

NOUN

[/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/]

a space or gap that allows passage or access

a young explorer pushes against a heavy stone section of the wall with both hands. The stone panel slowly swings inward, revealing a dark tunnel beyond with cool air flowing out. Dust particles and cobwebs fall away as the secret passage becomes fully accessible. A companion behind the explorer holds up a glowing lantern, illuminating the newly discovered entrance.  a space or gap that allows passage or access
💡 Concept

a young explorer pushes against a heavy stone section of the wall with both hands. The stone panel slowly swings inward, revealing a dark tunnel beyond with cool air flowing out. Dust particles and cobwebs fall away as the secret passage becomes fully accessible. A companion behind the explorer holds up a glowing lantern, illuminating the newly discovered entrance. a space or gap that allows passage or access

Through this opening, she's hoping while coping!
🎵 Rhyme

Through this opening, she's hoping while coping!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈəʊpənɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootopen
Suffix--ing

🎵Rhyme

hopingcopingsloping
hoping
coping
sloping

🔗Collocations

job opening
opening ceremony
opening hours
grand opening
opening statement
opening night
opening price

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The mouse found a tiny opening in the cheese and threw a party inside.

😄 Fun example

There's a job opening for someone who can speak five languages and juggle.

The store's opening hours are from 9 AM to 6 PM.

We attended the grand opening of the new shopping mall.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

beginningstartcommencementgapvacancy

Antonyms

closingendingconclusion

Related

openopeneropenedentrancedebut

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