Meaning & use
opening
The initial part of something, or a gap, hole, or available position that allows entry or opportunity.
See it in a sentence
The novel's opening introduces the narrator through a single, vivid memory.
There is a job opening in the marketing department starting next month.
A note on using this word
Opening can mean a literal gap, an available job or spot, or the first part of a text, speech, or event.
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