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opening

intermediateB1

/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/ · o-pen-ing

A space or gap that allows access or passage.

Meanings

nounformal

A space or gap that allows access or passage.

ایک خلا یا جگہ جو رسائی یا گزرنے کی اجازت دیتی ہے۔

کھولنے

khulnay

Synonyms

gapentryportalخلادروازہداخلی

Antonyms

closureendblockageبندشاختتامرکاوٹ

Common Collocations

  • the opening of a door
  • grand opening
  • opening ceremony

Example Sentences

She found an opening in the fence.

اس نے باڑ میں ایک خلا پایا۔

Us ne baar mein ek khala paaya.

The opening of the new store was a great success.

نئے اسٹور کا کھولنا ایک بڑی کامیابی تھا۔

Naye store ka khulna ek badi kamiyabi tha.

He saw an opening in the market for a new product.

اس نے مارکیٹ میں ایک نئے مصنوعات کے لیے موقع دیکھا۔

Us ne market mein ek naye masnaat ke liye mauqa dekha.

Easily Confused With

opening:Confused with 'opening' as a verb meaning to open something.
verbformal

To create an opening or to uncover; to commence something.

ایک خلا بنانا یا کھولنا؛ کچھ شروع کرنا۔

کھولنا

khulna

Synonyms

initiatecommenceuncoverشروعات کرناآغاز کرناظاہر کرنا

Antonyms

closesealconcealبند کرناسیل کرناچھپانا

Common Collocations

  • opening a discussion
  • opening a window
  • opening remarks

Example Sentences

They are opening a new branch in the city.

انہوں نے شہر میں ایک نئی برانچ کھول رہے ہیں۔

Unho ne sheher mein ek nai branch khol rahe hain.

He opened the email with great interest.

اس نے بہت دلچسپی سے ای میل کھولی۔

Us ne bohat dilchaspi se email kholi.

She is opening her heart to him.

اس نے اپنے دل کو اس کے سامنے کھول دیا۔

Us ne apne dil ko is ke samne khol dia.

Easily Confused With

opening:Confused with 'opening' as a noun meaning a space or opportunity.

Word Family

open
verbکھولنا
opened
verbکھولا
openness
nounکھلی پن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'opening' as an opportunity knocking on your door.

Imagine a door swinging wide open, inviting new experiences.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کھول دو سب دروازے، کہ سرور کا وقت ہے۔

Khol do sab darwaze, ke saroor ka waqt hai.

Open all doors, for it is the time of ecstasy.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کھل کے بات کرو، چھپانے سے کیا حاصل؟

Khil ke baat karo, chhupane se kya hasil?

Speak openly; what is gained by concealing?

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "openian" — to open

First known use: 14th century

The word 'opening' has evolved from the Old English word 'openian', meaning 'to make open'. Over time, it has come to represent various contexts, including physical openings, opportunities, and beginnings.