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opening

/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
o · pen · ing ˈoʊ · pə · nɪŋ
English Definition
n. a hole or space that something can pass through
中文释义
开口，孔
Significado en Español
apertura, orificio
한국어 뜻
개구, 구멍
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lỗ mở, lỗ hổng
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Example Sentence

There is an opening in the fence.

栅栏上有一个缺口。

Synonyms
gap hole aperture
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “opening”:

  1. A gap
  2. B wall
  3. C barrier
  4. D obstruction
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A — gap. “opening” means n. a hole or space that something can pass through

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The little rabbit escaped through a small ______ in the wooden fence.

  1. A wall
  2. B block
  3. C barrier
  4. D opening
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D — opening. “opening” means n. a hole or space that something can pass through

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Common questions about “opening”

What does “opening” mean?

opening — n. a hole or space that something can pass through. In Chinese: 开口，孔.

How do you pronounce “opening”?

opening is pronounced /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: o · pen · ing.

How do you use “opening” in a sentence?

There is an opening in the fence. (栅栏上有一个缺口。)

What are synonyms for “opening”?

gap, hole, aperture — all close in meaning to opening (n. a hole or space that something can pass through).

Is “opening” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. opening appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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