The Meaning of OPPORTUNITY – OPPORTUNITY in a Sentence
The Meaning of OPPORTUNITY – OPPORTUNITY in a Sentence
This video will help you to easily remember the meaning and definition of OPPORTUNITY through the use of visual aids and everyday sentence examples.
This video provides 4 illustrated examples. Be sure to look at the picture, then listen and read the sentence example. Then make sure you understand the sentence. You can use an online dictionary to check words that are new to you.
A useful feature in this video is a list of synonyms and also common word groups containing the word OPPORTUNITY. Learning these collocations will help you to sound more like a native English speaker.
Now you know the meaning and definition of OPPORTUNITY, make a determined effort over the next few days to use this word in your English conversation or written communications.
Here is a transcript of the video: What is the Meaning and Definition of OPPORTUNITY?
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OPPORTUNITY (n.)
Pronounced: op◦or◦TUNE◦it◦ee with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Definition:
a favourable time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something
The clipart shows an open door with endless space outside.
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The picture shows a young woman going to work.
The sentence reads: Many young people move to London because of the number of job opportunities.
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The picture shows a man decorating.
The sentence reads: With a lockdown in force, he seized the opportunity to refurbish his apartment.
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In the picture we see a football game.
The sentence reads: Unfortunately it was a game of numerous missed opportunities.
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In the picture we see a man sleeping and resting his head on his wife’s lap.
The sentence reads: During the train ride home, he took the opportunity to catch up on some sleep.
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OPPORTUNITY means: a favourable time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something
Synonyms include:
- chance
- possibility
- opening
- break
- prospect
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Common Collocations
- window of opportunity
- seize the opportunity
- missed opportunity
- take the opportunity
- given an opportunity
- great opportunity
- new opportunities
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