opportunity
word
/ˌɑpɝˈtunəti/
op-ur-TOO-nuh-dee
/ɒpətjˈuːnɪti/
op-uh-TYOO-ni-tee
Definition
A situation or time when it is possible to do something useful, important, or beneficial. It often means a good chance to achieve something.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'have an opportunity to', 'give someone an opportunity', and 'job/business opportunity'. It is slightly more formal than 'chance', though both are common. Use it for favorable situations, not random possibility.
Spanish: oportunidadPortuguese (BR): oportunidadePortuguese (PT): oportunidadeChinese (Simplified): 机会Chinese (Traditional): 機會Hindi: अवसर - मौकाArabic: فرصةBengali: সুযোগ - সম্ভাবনা (ভাল বা উপযোগী) - সম্ভাব্যতা (সুবিধাজনক পরিস্থিতি)Russian: возможностьJapanese: 機会Vietnamese: cơ hộiKorean: 기회Turkish: fırsat - olanakUrdu: موقعIndonesian: kesempatan - peluang
Example Sentences
This job is a great opportunity for her.
basic
I had the opportunity to meet the teacher yesterday.
basic
School gives children the opportunity to learn new things.
basic
If you get the opportunity, you should definitely travel there.
natural
It was a small opportunity, but she turned it into something big.
natural
I'm just waiting for the right opportunity to bring it up.
natural