Definitions

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

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He would shake hands with fans before delivering his opening monologue.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, recent layoff announcements and a pullback in job openings have created a more bleak labor market picture.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the show’s opening weekend this past Saturday, I may even wager it was higher than that.

From Los Angeles Times

Music with lyrics was approved in 2014, opening the door for more contemporary songs.

From Los Angeles Times

After a frustrating opening run, which began with a costly bump against the wall near the top of the track, Weston was clearly disgruntled with his performance.

From BBC

opening

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