opportunity
//ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ//
Forms
- Plural
- opportunities
Definitions
1.A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
- You'll get a second opportunity if you miss this one.
- The world is full of opportunities and it's up to me to see them and pursue them.
- Chelsea also struggled to keep possession as QPR harried and chased at every opportunity, giving their opponents no time on the ball.
2.A favorable circumstance or occasion.
- Having a holiday is a great opportunity to relax.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #643
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Uncommon
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
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Synonyms
Etymology
From opportune + -ity
From Middle French opportunité
From Latin opportūnitās.