Kilo Lingo

/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/

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Translation

A time when it is possible for you to do something you want to do.

Word origin

From Latin opportunus, said first of a wind blowing towards the harbour, so a good moment.

Origin
Latin
Root
opportunus
English cognates
opportune

Grammar

Gender
Pluralopportunities

Examples

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"Opportunity" is close in meaning to "chance".

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"The opportunity to" is followed by a verb.

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"Opportunities" is the plural.

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This word is part of lesson 22.