Synonyms for

Opportunities

Verb / ˌɑ:pɜ:ˈtu:nʌti:z / Another word for opportunities — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Opportunities are chances or possibilities for something good to happen.

Synonyms & similar words

chance opportunity chances possibilities prospects options avenues openings breaks doorways accesses entries passages routes ways circumstances situations conditions occasions times windows moments

Synonyms by register

Formal

prospects possibilities chances potential

Informal

shots breaks openings gigs

Literary

auspices fortunes

Antonyms

obstacles challenges difficulties barriers setbacks disadvantages problems

Common collocations

  • golden opportunity
  • unique opportunity
  • business opportunity
  • career opportunity
  • learning opportunity
  • rare opportunity
  • seize the opportunity
  • create opportunities

Word family

noun opportunity
verb opportunize
adjective opportunistic
adverb opportunistically

Usage note

While 'opportunity' is generally positive, 'opportunistic' can sometimes carry a negative connotation, implying someone who takes advantage of situations unfairly.

Example sentences

  1. I have an opportunity to play in the school band.
  2. There are many opportunities to learn new things at the library.
  3. She missed the opportunity to see the rare bird.
  4. He found an opportunity to help his neighbor.
  5. The job fair had many opportunities for employment.

Quotes

  • The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. - Winston Churchill
  • Success is where preparation and opportunity meet. - Bobby Unser
  • The biggest opportunity in 2016 is in the continued rise of mobile advertising. - Eric Schmidt

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