/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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