Definition (noun) an open or empty space in or between things
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there was a small opening between the trees
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the explosion made a gap in the wall
Definition (noun) a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise
Definition (noun) becoming open or being made open
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the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for
Definition (noun) the first performance (as of a theatrical production)
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the opening received good critical reviews
Definition (noun) the act of opening something
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the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door
Definition (noun) opportunity especially for employment or promotion
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there is an opening in the sales department
Definition (noun) the initial part of the introduction
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the opening established the basic theme
Definition (noun) a possible alternative
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bankruptcy is always a possibility
Definition (noun) an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity
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the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart
Definition (noun) a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
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they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door
Definition (noun) an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship
Definition (noun) a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess
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he memorized all the important chess openings
Definition (noun) the first of a series of actions
Definition (adj) first or beginning
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the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth
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the play's opening scene