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opportunity

opportunity

Meaning of opportunity

chance for progress

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EN-UK/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti/
EN-US/ˌɑpərˈtunɪti/
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opportunity with Russian translation

opportunity usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Этот курс даёт вам возможность изучать программирование.

This course gives you an opportunity to learn coding.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Не упустите возможность задать вопросы после лекции.

Don't miss the opportunity to ask questions after the lecture.

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opportunity belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

opportunityвозможность
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

opportunity synonyms

Related words worth learning together

chance
emphasizes probability or luck; can mean a random or likely occurrence rather than a planned opportunity
possibility
focuses on the fact that something can happen; more neutral about desirability or favorability
potential
indicates latent capacity or future possibility rather than an immediate favourable circumstance
prospect
often means the likelihood or expectation of future success; more formal and future-oriented
option
means a choice or alternative; used as a 'possibility' when selecting among alternatives rather than a favourable chance
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emphasizes probability or luck; can mean a random or likely occurrence rather than a planned opportunity

B1Very Often

There’s a good chance you’ll get the promotion if you keep performing well.

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focuses on the fact that something can happen; more neutral about desirability or favorability

B1Very Often

There is a possibility of relocation next year.

🇬🇧en

indicates latent capacity or future possibility rather than an immediate favourable circumstance

B2Often

The candidate shows great potential for leadership.

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often means the likelihood or expectation of future success; more formal and future-oriented

B2Often

Graduates with internships have better prospects in the job market.

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means a choice or alternative; used as a 'possibility' when selecting among alternatives rather than a favourable chance

B1Very Often

You have the option to work remotely or come to the office.

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avenue

metaphorical 'path' or means to achieve something; often used formally to suggest a route or approach

B2Often

Exploring new markets is an avenue for company growth.

🇬🇧en

in informal use (e.g., 'a big break') means a sudden favourable chance or lucky opportunity, often career-related

B2Often

He finally got his big break in television last year.

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scope

refers to the extent or range for action or development (e.g., 'scope for improvement'), not usually a single favourable chance

B2Often

There is considerable scope for growth in this sector.

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How to pronounce opportunity and what this word means

opportunity means opportunity. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce opportunity

/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti/

opportunity translation

opportunity

opportunity examples

This course gives you an opportunity to learn coding.

opportunity transcription

/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti/, /ˌɑpərˈtunɪti/

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opportunity meaning: what does it mean?

chance for progress

opportunity pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

opportunity is pronounced as /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

opportunity definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

This course gives you an opportunity to learn coding. Translation: Этот курс даёт вам возможность изучать программирование.

Is opportunity part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, opportunity can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is opportunity part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, opportunity can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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