opening
English Thesaurus
1. the first of a series of actions (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | curtain raiser, |
| definition | : | any preliminary activity (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | first base, |
| definition | : | the initial stage in accomplishing something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | peace initiative, |
| definition | : | opening move in negotiating a peace treaty (noun.act) |
2. the act of opening something (noun.act)
3. becoming open or being made open (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | change of integrity, |
| definition | : | the act of changing the unity or wholeness of something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | cut, cutting, |
| definition | : | the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge (noun.act) |
4. a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess (noun.act)
| domain category | : | chess, chess game, |
| definition | : | a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king (noun.act) |
5. an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship (noun.artifact)
| hyponym | : | escape hatch, |
| definition | : | hatchway that provides a means of escape in an emergency (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | hatch, |
| definition | : | a movable barrier covering a hatchway (noun.artifact) |
6. a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | artefact, artifact, |
| definition | : | a man-made object taken as a whole (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | aperture, |
| definition | : | an man-made opening; usually small (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bell, |
| definition | : | the flared opening of a tubular device (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fly, fly front, |
| definition | : | an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | crack, gap, |
| definition | : | a narrow opening (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | gun muzzle, muzzle, |
| definition | : | the open circular discharging end of a gun (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hole, |
| definition | : | an opening deliberately made in or through something (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | inlet, intake, |
| definition | : | an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | interstice, |
| definition | : | small opening between things (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fenestella, lunette, |
| definition | : | oval or circular opening; to allow light into a dome or vault (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | mouth, |
| definition | : | the opening of a jar or bottle (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | neck, neck opening, |
| definition | : | an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pass-through, |
| definition | : | an opening that resembles a window between two rooms (especially a shelved opening between a kitchen and dining room that is used to pass dishes) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | embrasure, port, porthole, |
| definition | : | an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | slit, |
| definition | : | a long narrow opening (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | spout, |
| definition | : | an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | throat, |
| definition | : | an opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | grille, lattice, wicket, |
| definition | : | small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | window, |
| definition | : | a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | window, |
| definition | : | an opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served (noun.artifact) |
7. an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity (noun.body)
| hypernym | : | passage, passageway, |
| definition | : | a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | vent, |
| definition | : | external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate (noun.animal) |
| hyponym | : | blastopore, |
| definition | : | the opening into the archenteron (noun.animal) |
| hyponym | : | aortic orifice, |
| definition | : | the orifice from the lower left chamber of the heart to the aorta (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | stoma, |
| definition | : | a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ) (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | porta hepatis, |
| definition | : | opening for major blood vessels to enter and leave the liver (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | spiracle, |
| definition | : | a breathing orifice (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | mouth, |
| definition | : | the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | os, |
| definition | : | a mouth or mouthlike opening (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | fenestra, |
| definition | : | a small opening covered with membrane (especially one in the bone between the middle and inner ear) (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | cardia, |
| definition | : | the opening into the stomach and that part of the stomach connected to the esophagus (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | introitus, |
| definition | : | entrance or opening to a hollow organ or tube (especially the vaginal opening) (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | pylorus, |
| definition | : | a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | anus, |
| definition | : | the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | fontanel, fontanelle, soft spot, |
| definition | : | any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | naris, |
| definition | : | any of the openings to the nasal cavities that allow air to flow through the cavities to the pharynx (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | rima, |
| definition | : | a narrow elongated opening or fissure between two symmetrical parts (noun.body) |
8. a possible alternative (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | alternative, choice, option, |
| definition | : | one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | possible, |
| definition | : | something that can be done (noun.cognition) |
9. the initial part of the introduction (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | introduction, |
| definition | : | the first section of a communication (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | teaser, |
| definition | : | an attention-getting opening presented at the start of a television show (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | salutation, |
| definition | : | word of greeting used to begin a letter (noun.communication) |
10. the first performance (as of a theatrical production) (noun.event)
| hypernym | : | start, |
| definition | : | the beginning of anything (noun.event) |
11. a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise (noun.event)
12. an open or empty space in or between things (noun.object)
| hypernym | : | space, |
| definition | : | an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things) (noun.shape) |
| hyponym | : | pocket, |
| definition | : | an opening at the corner or on the side of a billiard table into which billiard balls are struck (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | diastema, |
| definition | : | a gap or vacant space between two teeth (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | foramen, hiatus, |
| definition | : | a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | breach, |
| definition | : | an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification) (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | chasm, |
| definition | : | a deep opening in the earth's surface (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | hole, |
| definition | : | an opening into or through something (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | mouth, |
| definition | : | an opening that resembles a mouth (as of a cave or a gorge) (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | rift, |
| definition | : | a gap between cloud masses (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | rent, rip, snag, split, tear, |
| definition | : | an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | window, |
| definition | : | an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function (noun.object) |
13. opportunity especially for employment or promotion (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | chance, opportunity, |
| definition | : | a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances (noun.state) |
14. first or beginning (adj.all)
| similar | : | introductory, |
| definition | : | serving to open or begin (adj.all) |
| similar | : | starting, |
| definition | : | appropriate to the beginning or start of an event (adj.all) |
15. the first of a series of actions (noun.act)
| derivation | : | open, |
| definition | : | make the opening move (verb.competition) |
| derivation | : | open, |
| definition | : | begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc. (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | open, open up, |
| definition | : | start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | opening, |
| definition | : | first or beginning (adj.all) |
16. the act of opening something (noun.act)
| antonym | : | closing, shutting, |
| definition | : | the act of closing something (noun.act) |
17. becoming open or being made open (noun.act)
| derivation | : | open, open up, |
| definition | : | become open (verb.contact) |
18. an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | open, |
| definition | : | have an opening or passage or outlet (verb.stative) |
19. an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity (noun.body)
| derivation | : | afford, give, open, |
| definition | : | afford access to (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | open, |
| definition | : | have an opening or passage or outlet (verb.stative) |
20. a possible alternative (noun.cognition)
21. the first performance (as of a theatrical production) (noun.event)
| derivation | : | opening, |
| definition | : | first or beginning (adj.all) |
22. a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise (noun.event)
| derivation | : | open, |
| definition | : | begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc. (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | open, open up, |
| definition | : | start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning (verb.social) |
23. an open or empty space in or between things (noun.object)
| derivation | : | breach, gap, |
| definition | : | make an opening or gap in (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | open, |
| definition | : | have an opening or passage or outlet (verb.stative) |
24. opportunity especially for employment or promotion (noun.state)
| derivation | : | open, open up, |
| definition | : | make available (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | open, open up, |
| definition | : | become available (verb.change) |
25. first or beginning (adj.all)
| antonym | : | closing, |
| definition | : | final or ending (adj.all) |
26. the first of a series of actions (noun.act)
| derivation | : | open, |
| definition | : | make the opening move (verb.competition) |
| derivation | : | open, |
| definition | : | begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc. (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | open, open up, |
| definition | : | start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | opening, |
| definition | : | first or beginning (adj.all) |
27. the act of opening something (noun.act)
| antonym | : | closing, shutting, |
| definition | : | the act of closing something (noun.act) |
28. becoming open or being made open (noun.act)
| derivation | : | open, open up, |
| definition | : | become open (verb.contact) |
29. an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | open, |
| definition | : | have an opening or passage or outlet (verb.stative) |
30. an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity (noun.body)
| derivation | : | afford, give, open, |
| definition | : | afford access to (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | open, |
| definition | : | have an opening or passage or outlet (verb.stative) |
31. a possible alternative (noun.cognition)
32. the first performance (as of a theatrical production) (noun.event)
| derivation | : | opening, |
| definition | : | first or beginning (adj.all) |
33. a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise (noun.event)
| derivation | : | open, |
| definition | : | begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc. (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | open, open up, |
| definition | : | start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning (verb.social) |
34. an open or empty space in or between things (noun.object)
| derivation | : | breach, gap, |
| definition | : | make an opening or gap in (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | open, |
| definition | : | have an opening or passage or outlet (verb.stative) |
35. opportunity especially for employment or promotion (noun.state)
| derivation | : | open, open up, |
| definition | : | make available (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | open, open up, |
| definition | : | become available (verb.change) |
36. first or beginning (adj.all)
| antonym | : | closing, |
| definition | : | final or ending (adj.all) |
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