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opportunities

Syllables: op·por·tu·ni·tiesUK/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tiz//ˌɑ.pɚˈtu.nə.tiz/

opportunities is the plural of opportunity.

Meaning of opportunity

Noun

opportunity (countable and uncountable, plural opportunities)

  1. A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
    • seize the opportunity
    Synonyms:
    opening
  2. A favorable circumstance or occasion.
    • Having a holiday is a great opportunity to relax.
  3. (nonstandard) Opportuneness.
    • The Court questioned the opportunity of introducing these measures in such an uncertain economic climate.

Phrases with opportunities

Questions about opportunities

What is opportunities the plural of?
Opportunities is the plural of opportunity.
How do you pronounce opportunities?
Opportunities is pronounced /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tiz/ (UK).

Words near opportunities in the dictionary

  1. opportunistic infection
  2. opportunistic infections
  3. opportunistic necrophiliac
  4. opportunistically
  5. opportunists
  6. opportunities
  7. opportunitroph
  8. opportunitrophs
  9. opportunity
  10. opportunity class
  11. opportunity classes

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