How to Pronounce Opener
Opener
'oʊpənər
Syllables:
o·pen·er
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
An opener is something used to open things, like a bottle or a letter.
Examples
- I used a bottle opener to open the soda bottle.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bottle opener | collocation | BOTTle OPEner | I need a bottle opener to open this soda. |
| can opener | collocation | CAN OPEner | She used a can opener to open the soup. |
| game opener | collocation | GAME OPEner | The striker scored a brilliant game opener. |
| opening opener | collocation | OPEning OPEner | A good opening opener grabs the audience's attention. |
Fun Fact
The word 'opener' originally referred to a device that physically opens something, like a bottle; its use expanded metaphorically to mean anything that begins or initiates, such as a conversation or event.
Word Family
noun
opener
A thing or person that opens something.
"Please use the bottle opener to open the drink."
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