Definitions

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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"In fact, I was privileged to be given the opportunity for it," he said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Management said that the optical space offers a multibillion-dollar opportunity, which would come on top of its existing connectivity business.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

PVH said Tuesday that Kohler decided to leave the company to be closer to family and pursue a new professional opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

He complied without even allowing RIH the opportunity to respond, directing the hospital to give the government the records it sought.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Her eyes went wide as she realized that her opportunity to change history was about to be taken away.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Vocabulary lists containing opportunity

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