Basic Details
Word: Opening
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The act or process of making something open or starting something; a gap or beginning.
Synonyms: Beginning, start, gap, inauguration
Antonyms: Closure, end, conclusion
Idioms and Phrases
- Opening a new chapter: Starting a new phase in life. Example: "After graduating, she looked forward to opening a new chapter in her career."
- Make an opening: Create an opportunity or chance. Example: "He made an opening in the conversation to talk about the job offer."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The grand opening of the new shopping mall attracted a huge crowd.
Example 2: There was a small opening in the fence through which the dog escaped.
Example 3: The opening scene of the movie was filled with suspense and excitement.
Fun Fact
The word "opening" can refer to both a physical space (like a hole or gap) and an abstract beginning (like the start of a meeting or event), making it one of the most versatile nouns in English.
Famous Quote
"Every exit is an entry somewhere else." Tom Stoppard
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "opening" mean?
a) The end of a process
b) A hole or beginning
c) A kind of celebration
d) A difficult task
Answer: b) A hole or beginning
2. Which of these is a synonym of "opening"?
a) Closure
b) Gap
c) Conclusion
d) Finish
Answer: b) Gap
3. Which is an antonym of "opening"?
a) Start
b) Launch
c) End
d) Kickoff
Answer: c) End
4. Which sentence uses "opening" correctly?
a) She closing the opening with a wooden board.
b) We reached the opening of the tunnel.
c) The opening was shut tight forever.
d) I put my phone in the opening drawer.
Answer: b) We reached the opening of the tunnel.
5. What does the idiom "opening a new chapter" mean?
a) Finishing a book
b) Starting a new part of life
c) Writing a novel
d) Returning to school
Answer: b) Starting a new part of life
