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'opening' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'opening' with 20 example sentences.


opening adjective

: first or beginning

opening noun

: an open or empty space in or between things

: a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise

: becoming open or being made open

: the first performance (as of a theatrical production)

: the act of opening something

: opportunity especially for employment or promotion

: the initial part of the introduction

: a possible alternative

: an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity

: a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made

: an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship

: a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess

: the first of a series of actions


  • I wasn't invited to the opening ceremony.
  • I heard someone opening the door.
  • Excuse me for opening your letter by mistake.
  • They celebrated his success by opening a bottle of wine.
  • I've always dreamed of opening a restaurant.
  • They're opening the window.
  • "Would you mind opening the window?" "Of course not."
  • She succeeded in opening the box.
  • I'm opening my presents now.
  • New opportunities are opening up to you.
  • I had trouble opening the window.
  • I'm thinking of opening up a store.
  • What is your favorite opening?
  • It was an eye-opening experience.
  • My thanks in advance for not opening the windows.
  • The crew is now opening the hatch.
  • It's the grand opening.
  • He cut his finger in opening a can.
  • That concludes my opening statement.
  • After opening, please eat as soon as possible.
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