opportunity

Everyday

1. An opportunity is a time or situation when it is possible to do something you want or need to do; a chance. tree →
2. An opportunity can be a chance for a job or for a better life. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life people «take the opportunity» or «miss an opportunity». At school there are opportunities to join clubs, go on trips or try new sports. In stories, a hero seizes the opportunity to escape. Phrases: take the opportunity, miss an opportunity, a golden opportunity, equal opportunities, given the opportunity.

Examples

• The trip was a great opportunity to see the mountains. tree →
• I took the opportunity to ask the author a question. tree →
• Don't miss this opportunity to join the choir. tree →
• Moving to the city gave her more job opportunities. tree →
• It was a golden opportunity to score, but he missed. tree →
• Every pupil should have equal opportunities. tree →
• Given the opportunity, I'd love to visit Australia. tree →
• At last, one morning her opportunity came. tree →

Note

Countable noun; «an opportunity». Plural «opportunities» (y → ies). It is close to «chance», but «chance» can also mean luck or probability, while «opportunity» means a good moment to act. Spelling trap: double p, one r.