opportunity

[op-er-too-ni-tee, -tyoo-] / ˌɒp ərˈtu nɪ ti, -ˈtyu- /

NOUN

lucky chance; favorable circumstances

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convenience event excuse freedom hope moment space time

STRONG

break connection contingency cut fitness fling fortuity go happening hour juncture leisure liberty occasion opening pass prayer probability relief room run scope shot show spell squeak stab turn whack

WEAK

befalling fair shake fighting chance good fortune good luck iron in the fire one's move one's say one's turn the hunt the running

Antonyms

STRONG

closing closure misfortune reality truth

WEAK

bad luck

Example Sentences

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For Umaru Riskuwa, 59, the custodian of the mosque, Ramadan offers "those who take insurgency as their business" an opportunity to make "people feel peace in their heart".

From Barron's

"Even though they are educated, there are no job opportunities here."

From Barron's

The authority said it wanted to ensure "no child misses out on educational opportunities because of a lack of money".

From BBC

"I want to get back out there, but nobody is giving the opportunities and I feel my age affects that as well."

From BBC

Ashton told Rugby Special that Italy, who led at half-time, missed a wonderful opportunity to get a first victory in Ireland.

From BBC

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