Openings Meaning in English
word · lemma: opening
Definition
'Openings' can mean spaces or holes that something can go through, or positions and opportunities available for people, such as in jobs or events.
Usage & Nuances
'Openings' is commonly used in job contexts ('job openings'), physical contexts (e.g., 'small openings in the wall'), or for opportunities. Plural is much more frequent than singular in job/position sense. Used in both formal and informal contexts.
Example Sentences
There are many job openings at the new store.
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Light comes in through the small openings in the wall.
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Check for any openings where insects can enter.
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We get a lot of applications as soon as we post new openings online.
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The festival has a few openings left for volunteers—want to help?
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After looking for an apartment for months, I finally found some openings in my price range.
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