opener

/'oupnə/
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opener

A man uses a bottle opener to open a glass bottle of soda.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A tool or device used to open something: An opener is a hand tool or simple device designed to open sealed containers such as bottles, cans, or packages.
    • A person who opens something: An opener can refer to a person who unfastens, unwraps, or opens something.
    • The first event in a series: An opener is the initial event, game, or performance in a sequence or season.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Tool):
    • I need a can opener to open this soup.
    • A bottle opener is essential for a party.
  • Noun (Person):
    • He is the designated opener of all the mail.
    • Children are often quick openers of presents.
  • Noun (First Event):
    • The concert's opener was a local band.
    • The season opener for the baseball team is next week.
Advanced Usage
  • "As an opener": Used to describe something serving as an initial action or remark.
    • As an opener, let me thank you all for coming.
  • "For an opener": Used to introduce the first point in a discussion or list.
    • For an opener, we should address the budget.
Variants and Related Words
  • Open (verb): To move something so that it is no longer closed.
  • Opening (noun): An act or instance of making or becoming open; a beginning or initial part.
  • Can opener (noun compound): A specific tool for opening cans.
  • Bottle opener (noun compound): A specific tool for removing bottle caps.
Synonyms
  • Initiator: A person or thing that begins something.
  • Starter: The first person or thing in an event or series.
  • Tool: An implement used to carry out a particular function (for the device meaning).
Related Phrases
  • Eye-opener (idiomatic noun): Something that is surprising and reveals new information.
    • The documentary was a real eye-opener about climate change.
  • Door opener (noun compound): A person or thing that provides an initial opportunity.
    • That internship was a great door opener for my career.
opener

A man uses a bottle opener to open a glass bottle of soda.

Noun
  1. a hand tool used for opening sealed containers (bottles or cans)
  2. a person who unfastens or unwraps or opens
    • children are talented undoers of their shoelaces
  3. the first event in a series
    • she played Chopin for her opener
    • the season's opener was a game against the Yankees

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