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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That temporary downward pressure on stock prices can set up rebound opportunities.

From MarketWatch

“We estimate the AI and autonomous opportunity is worth at least $1 trillion alone for Tesla,” they write.

From The Wall Street Journal

There has been, and continues to be, massive opportunity in Chinese AI stocks.

From Barron's

While controlling shareholders may better supervise managers, they have more opportunities for squeezing minority shareholders.

From Barron's