Definitions and Examples of opening, space
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A passage or entrance that allows access to an enclosed space.
Example
The opening in the fence was just big enough for the cat to squeeze through.
An area or volume that is unoccupied or free from obstructions.
Example
The new apartment has plenty of space for all my furniture.
Key Differences: opening vs space
- 1Opening refers to a specific point of entry or exit, while space refers to an area or volume that is unoccupied.
- 2Opening is a complementary antonym, meaning it is the opposite of a specific aspect of the word, while space is a relational antonym, meaning it is the opposite of the concept as a whole.
Effective Usage of opening, space
- 1Architecture: Use opening to describe entrances, exits, and passages in buildings.
- 2Interior Design: Use space to describe the amount of unoccupied area in a room or building.
- 3Sports: Use opening to describe a gap or hole in a defense that can be exploited by an offensive player.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of block are opening and space. Opening refers to a specific point of entry or exit, while space refers to an area or volume that is unoccupied. Use these words in architecture, interior design, and sports to describe entrances, exits, passages, unoccupied areas, gaps, and holes.
