Opening

Synonyms of opening

• start
• beginning
• commencement

Antonyms of opening

• ending
• conclusion
• closing

Collocations of opening

grand opening

Frequency: 80 %

The new store had a grand opening with lots of festivities.

opening ceremony

Frequency: 70 %

The opening ceremony of the Olympics was a spectacular event.

opening night

Frequency: 65 %

The actors were nervous on opening night of the play.

opening remarks

Frequency: 60 %

The speaker began with some opening remarks before the conference.

opening act

Frequency: 50 %

The opening act of the concert really set the tone for the evening.

Idiomatic Expressions for opening

• Phrase: opening night
  Meaning: the first performance or showing of a play, movie, or event
  Usage: The cast was nervous but excited for opening night of their new production.