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opportunity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɑːpɚˈtuːnəti/ · UK /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/

Forms: opportunities

opportunity means: A time or situation that makes it possible to do something, usually something good.

noun

CHANCE TO ACTB1

A time or situation that makes it possible to do something, usually something good.

  • This is your opportunity to ask questions.
  • I missed an opportunity to see her.
  • Have you had any opportunities to practice?

How to use it: opportunity to do something (I had an opportunity to meet the author.); opportunity for something (The trip offers an opportunity for adventure.)

Similar words: chance, opening

Common phrases: opportunity to learn, miss an opportunity, perfect opportunity, opportunity to relax

CHANCE FOR SUCCESSB1

A chance to improve your situation, advance your career, or make money.

  • She is looking for a new career opportunity.
  • The new market offers business opportunities.
  • He seized the opportunity to expand his company.

How to use it: opportunity for something (The company offers opportunities for promotion.)

Similar words: opening, prospect, chance

Common phrases: business opportunity, career opportunity

Questions about opportunity

What does opportunity mean?

A time or situation that makes it possible to do something, usually something good.

What is opportunity in other languages?

Türkçe: fırsat · Español: oportunidad · Français: occasion · Deutsch: Gelegenheit · Italiano: opportunità · 日本語: 機会

How do you pronounce opportunity?

In American English /ˌɑːpɚˈtuːnəti/; in British English /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/.

How do you use opportunity in a sentence?

This is your opportunity to ask questions. I missed an opportunity to see her.

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