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Definition opportunity in American English

opportunity noun

noun
/ˌɑpərˈtunəti/

▪ ample, excellent, exciting, golden, great, heaven-sent, historic, ideal, lost, missed, once-in-a-lifetime, perfect, rare, tremendous, unique, unprecedented

▪ exploit, give, grasp, miss, offer, pass up, provide, seize, squander, take, waste

1

a chance to do something, or a situation in which it is easy for you to do something

Example

I think this trip sounds like a wonderful opportunity.

Example

The job pays well, but there's not much opportunity for career advancement.

Example

The program gives students the opportunity to learn more about global warming.

Example

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for coming.

Example

A series of missed opportunities have badly weakened the company.

Example

She went to visit him in the hospital at every opportunity.

Example

He's someone who could have been really successful, given the opportunity.

Synonyms and related words
opportunity chance choice
2

a job that is available

Example

There are good opportunities in the hotel business.

Definition opportunity in American English