openings
|o/pen/ings|
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/ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
🇬🇧
/ˈəʊpənɪŋz/
(opening)
gaps or opportunities
Etymology
'opening' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'openung,' where 'open' meant 'not closed.'
'openung' transformed into the Middle English word 'opening,' and eventually became the modern English word 'opening.'
Initially, it meant 'the act of opening,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'gaps,' 'opportunities,' and 'beginnings.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
gaps or spaces that allow passage or access.
The openings in the fence allowed the cat to escape.
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Noun 2
opportunities or positions available for employment or participation.
There are several job openings at the company.
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Noun 3
the beginning or initial part of something.
The opening of the ceremony was quite impressive.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45