opportunity

[op-er-too-ni-tee, -tyoo-]

noun

plural

opportunities 

1. an appropriate or favorable time or occasion.

   Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views.

2. a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal.

3. a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success.

opportunity

/ ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ /

noun

1. a favourable, appropriate, or advantageous combination of circumstances

2. a chance or prospect

Word History and Origins

Origin of opportunity¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English opportunite, from Middle French, from Latin opportūnitās “convenience, fitness,” equivalent to opportūn(us) ( opportune ) + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

Each time she received the ball, Carpenter was not afraid to take on Greenwood and provided countless opportunities with her direct approach and dangerous deliveries into the box.

From BBC

Slash, or, rather, a skeletal facsimile of him played by an actor, will be available for photo opportunities and meet and greets at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, which runs most evenings through Nov. 2.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's a great opportunity to build on what we've already established," said Mitchell.

From BBC

Sources have indicated that the emphasis was on the club to present opportunities to Sterling given the clear intention to move him on during the transfer window.

From BBC

Now Adams, who played with future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers with the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets, gets the opportunity to play with Stafford.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• convenience 
• event 
• excuse 
• freedom 
• hope 
• moment 
• space 
• time