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Opportunity Students Noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti Miss Questions End

Word3 opportunity
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/ /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
Example
  • don't miss this opportunity!
  • you'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end.
  • i'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support.
  • the conference offers a unique opportunity for professionals to meet each other.
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opportunity

(noun)/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/ /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
  1. a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something
    • SYNONYM chance
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/chance_2
    • Don't miss this opportunity!
    • You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end.
    • I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support.
    • The conference offers a unique opportunity for professionals to meet each other.
    • The internship provides an opportunity for students to learn about the challenges involved.
    • There was no opportunity for further discussion.
    • There’ll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done.
    • At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened.
    • career/employment/job opportunities
    • a business/an investment opportunity
    • He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible).
    • They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible).
    • I would definitely go if the opportunity arose.
    • a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing something)

    Extra Examples

    • This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start.
    • The offer was too good an opportunity to miss.
    • She felt regret for all the missed opportunities in her life.
    • When the opportunity came, I seized it with both hands.
    • He saw a great opportunity to make some money.
    • Students should take every opportunity to widen their experience.
    • We didn't get much opportunity to swim.
    • We'll have plenty of opportunity to talk later.
    • The company aimed to expand as and when opportunity offered.
    • a golden opportunity to invest and export into new markets
    • The job will offer you excellent opportunities for promotion.
    • There are more job opportunities in the south.
    • The future will present us with both challenges and opportunities.
    • This is an opportunity to learn about our heritage.
    • He has had ample opportunity to apologize.
    • Educational opportunities have increased in recent years.
    • We are creating real opportunities for young people.
    • The curriculum provides a rare opportunity for students to work with local professionals.
    • We would welcome the opportunity to sit down with you and discuss the issue.
    • There are tremendous opportunities in farming right now.
    • We believe in equality of opportunity.
    • Please take advantage of this great opportunity.

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from Old French opportunite, from Latin opportunitas, from opportunus (see opportune).
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