Opening
nnoun.objectan open or empty space in or between thingsSynset:gap
Examples:- there was a small opening between the trees
- the explosion made a gap in the wall
Derivationally Related Form:gapopen
Part Holonyms:Earth's surface surface
Hypernyms:space
Inherited Hypernyms:openingspaceamorphous shapeshapeattributeabstractionentity
Inherited Hypernyms:openingspacelocationobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:Ranvier's nodesbreachchasmcleftcrackcrevicediastemafissureforamenhiatusholemouthnodes of Ranvierpocketrentriftripscissuresnagsplittearwindow
Full Hyponyms:abyssaperturebolt-holebreachbullet holechapchasmchinkcorner pocketcrackcrannycrevassediastemafatigue crackfaultforamenforamen magnumgerm poregulfholehydathodeinclined faultinterventricular foramenknotholeleaklenticelmicropylemouthnormal faultozone holeperforationpocketpupilranvier's nodesratholeriftripside pocketslitsplitstomastrike-slip faultthrust faultventwindow
nnoun.eventa ceremony accompanying the start of some enterpriseDerivationally Related Form:open
Hypernyms:ceremonial ceremonial occasion ceremony observance
Inherited Hypernyms:openingceremonyaffairsocial eventeventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.actbecoming open or being made openExamples:- the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for
Derivationally Related Form:open
Hypernyms:change of integrity
Inherited Hypernyms:openingchange of integritychangeactionacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:cutcutting
Full Hyponyms:cutepisiotomygastromyincisionlaparoscopylaparotomynephrotomynotchorchotomyperineotomysclerotomyslashthoracotomyvalvotomyvasotomyvenesection
nnoun.eventthe first performance (as of a theatrical production)Synset:curtain raising opening night
Examples:- the opening received good critical reviews
Derivationally Related Form:opening
Hypernyms:start
Inherited Hypernyms:openingstartbeginninghappeningeventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.actthe act of opening somethingExamples:- the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door
Antonyms:closing
Derivationally Related Form:open
Hypernyms:motility motion move movement
Inherited Hypernyms:openingmotionchangeactionacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.stateopportunity especially for employment or promotionExamples:- there is an opening in the sales department
Derivationally Related Form:open
Hypernyms:chance opportunity
Inherited Hypernyms:openingopportunitypossibilitybeingstateattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.communicationthe initial part of the introductionExamples:- the opening established the basic theme
Hypernyms:introduction
Inherited Hypernyms:openingintroductionsectionmusicauditory communicationcommunicationabstractionentity
Inherited Hypernyms:openingintroductionsectionwritingwritten communicationcommunicationabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:salutationteaser
Full Hyponyms:salutationteaser
nnoun.cognitiona possible alternativeSynset:possibility possible action
Examples:- bankruptcy is always a possibility
Derivationally Related Form:possible
Hypernyms:alternative choice option
Inherited Hypernyms:possibilityoptiondecision makinghigher cognitive processprocesscognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:possible
nnoun.bodyan aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavitySynset:orifice porta
Examples:- the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart
Derivationally Related Form:open
Hypernyms:passage passageway
Inherited Hypernyms:orificepassagestructurebody partpartthingphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:anusaortic orificeblastoporecardiacervixcervix uteriexternal orificefenestrafontanelfontanelleintroitusmouthnarisosporta hepatispylorusrimasoft spotspiraclestomaurethral orificeuterine cervixvent
Full Hyponyms:anterior fontanelleanusaortic orificearsebeakblastoporeblowholecardiacerecervixcytostomefenestrafenestra ovalisfenestra rotundafontanelleimperforate anusincompetent cervixintroitusmouthnarisnostrilosporta hepatisposterior narispudendal cleftpylorusrimarima glottidisrima vestibulisphenoid fontanellespiraclestigmastomatrapurethral orificevent
nnoun.artifacta vacant or unobstructed space that is man-madeExamples:- they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door
Hypernyms:artefact artifact
Inherited Hypernyms:openingartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:aperturebellbreechcrackembrasureexitfenestellaflyfly frontgapgrillegun muzzleholeinletintakeintersticeissuelatticelunettemouthmuzzleneckneck openingoutletpass-throughportportholerear of barrelrear of tubeslitspoutthroatway outwicketwindow
Full Hyponyms:air holeair hornaperturearmholebellbreechbungholebuttonholecar windowcoin slotcountersinkcrew neckcupdecolletageear holeexiteyeeyeletfinger holeflygapgargoylegun muzzlehawseholeintakeintersticejagjudaskeyholelacunaloopholelubber's holelunettemail slotmanholemortisemouthmouth holemouthpiecenail holenecknecklinenozzleoutfallpass-throughpeepholeperforationpinholepinprickplugholepointportpostholepuncturequarterlightrear windowshowerheadsiameseslitslotsmoke holesound holespark gapspoutthroatthumbholeticket windowv neckventwicketwindow
nnoun.artifactan entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a shipSynset:hatchway scuttle
Derivationally Related Form:open
Hypernyms:entrance entranceway entree entry entryway
Inherited Hypernyms:hatchwayentranceaccesswayartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:escape hatch
Part Meronyms:hatch
Full Hyponyms:escape hatch
nnoun.acta recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chessTopic:chesschess game
Synset:chess opening
Examples:- he memorized all the important chess openings
Hypernyms:sequence succession
Inherited Hypernyms:openingsuccessionorderorganizationactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.actthe first of a series of actionsSynset:first step initiative opening move
Derivationally Related Form:openopening
Hypernyms:beginning commencement start
Inherited Hypernyms:first stepbeginningchange of statechangeactionacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:curtain raiserfirst basepeace initiative
Full Hyponyms:curtain raiserfirst basepeace initiative
vverb.contactcause to open or to become openSynset:open open up
Antonyms:close
Derivationally Related Form:openingopener
Inherited Hypernyms:open
Direct Hyponyms:breachbreak openclick opengapjimmylanceleverpriseprizepryreopenunbarunboltuncorkunlockunseal
Causes:open up open
Full Troponyms:break openclick opengaplancepryreopenunbarunboltuncorkunlockunseal
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something | They want to --- the doors (apply to: open, open up)
vverb.socialstart to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioningSynset:open open up
Antonyms:close
Derivationally Related Form:opening
Inherited Hypernyms:open
Direct Hyponyms:establishfoundlaunchset up
Full Troponyms:establish
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s | The business is going to --- (apply to: open, open up)
vverb.contactbecome openSynset:open open up
Antonyms:close
Derivationally Related Form:opening
Hypernyms:change state turn
Inherited Hypernyms:openchange statechange
Direct Hyponyms:fly openunfasten
Full Troponyms:fly openunfasten
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | The doors --- (apply to: open, open up)
vverb.socialbegin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.Examples:- He opened the meeting with a long speech
Antonyms:close
Derivationally Related Form:openingopener
Hypernyms:commence embark on start start up
Inherited Hypernyms:openstartbegin
Direct Hyponyms:call to orderinaugurate
Full Troponyms:call to orderinaugurate
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.contactspread out or open from a closed or folded stateSynset:open spread spread out unfold
Examples:- open the map
- spread your arms
Antonyms:fold
Derivationally Related Form:opening
Hypernyms:undo
Inherited Hypernyms:unfoldundochange by reversalchange
Direct Hyponyms:butterflydivaricateexfoliategrasssplayuncross
Full Troponyms:butterflydivaricateexfoliategrasssplayuncross
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s something PP
vverb.changemake availableSynset:open open up
Examples:- This opens up new possibilities
Derivationally Related Form:opening
Hypernyms:afford give yield
Inherited Hypernyms:openyieldsupplygivetransfer
Causes:open up open
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.changebecome availableSynset:open open up
Derivationally Related Form:opening
Hypernyms:arise come up
Inherited Hypernyms:openarisehappen
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
vverb.stativehave an opening or passage or outletExamples:- The bedrooms open into the hall
Derivationally Related Form:opening
Inherited Hypernyms:open
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP
vverb.competitionmake the opening moveTopic:chesschess game
Examples:- Kasparov opened with a standard opening
Derivationally Related Form:opening
Hypernyms:go move
Inherited Hypernyms:openmove
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s
vverb.possessionafford access toSynset:afford give open
Examples:- the door opens to the patio
- The French doors give onto a terrace
Derivationally Related Form:openopening
Inherited Hypernyms:afford
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP
vverb.perceptiondisplay the contents of a file or start an application as on a computerAntonyms:close
Hypernyms:display exhibit expose
Inherited Hypernyms:openexposeshow
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
adjadj.allfirst or beginningExamples:- the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth
- the play's opening scene
Antonyms:closing
Derivationally Related Form:opening
Inherited Hypernyms:opening
Similar to:beginning first first inaugural initiative initiatory maiden introductory starting