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opportunitya set of circumstances that makes it possible to do or achieve something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do or achieve something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

Korean meaning: 기회, 좋은 때, 적기

Korean pronunciation: 아퍼**튜**니티

Example Sentences

  • When life gives you lemons, it's an opportunity to open a lemonade stand and become rich!
  • The company offers excellent opportunities for professional development.
  • I saw an opportunity to escape the boring meeting when the fire alarm accidentally went off.

opportunity

NOUN

//ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti//

a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do or achieve something

opportunity concept
💡 Concept

a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do or achieve something

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/

🌳Etymology

Prefixop--
Rootport
Suffix--unity

Origin

From Latin 'opportunitas', derived from 'opportunus' meaning 'suitable' or 'fitting'. This comes from 'ob-' (toward) and 'portus' (port/harbor), originally referring to a favorable wind for ships entering port.

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🎵Rhyme

unitycommunityimmunity
unity
community
immunity

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

When life gives you lemons, it's an opportunity to open a lemonade stand and become rich!

The company offers excellent opportunities for professional development.

😄 Fun example

I saw an opportunity to escape the boring meeting when the fire alarm accidentally went off.

Education opens up new opportunities for young people.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

chanceprospectopeningpossibilityoccasion

Antonyms

obstaclebarrierhindrance

Related

fortunelucktimingadvantagewindow