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opportunity

opportunity

Meaning of opportunity

chance for progress

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British English/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti/
American English/ˌɑpərˈtunɪti/
Russian transcription[vəˈzmoʐnəsʲtʲ]
opportunity
opportunity - возможность
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opportunity with Russian translation

opportunity usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Этот курс даёт вам возможность изучать программирование.

This course gives you an opportunity to learn coding.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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, Sales". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

opportunityвозможность
childребёнок
guestгость
greetingприветствие
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа

opportunity synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between opportunity / chance / possibility / potential / prospect / option

🇬🇧English
opportunity

neutral term for a favorable chance or suitable circumstance to do something

B1Very Often

This job offers a great opportunity to develop your skills.

Эта работа предоставляет отличную возможность развить ваши навыки.

🇬🇧English

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.

Есть большая вероятность, что вы получите повышение, если продолжите хорошо работать.

🇬🇧English

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

B1Very Often

There is a possibility of relocation next year.

Есть возможность переезда в следующем году.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Often

The candidate shows great potential for leadership.

Кандидат демонстрирует большой потенциал для лидерства.

🇬🇧English

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.

У выпускников с практикой лучшие перспективы на рынке труда.

🇬🇧English

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.

У вас есть вариант — работать удалённо или приходить в офис.

A
🇬🇧English
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.

Изучение новых рынков — это путь для роста компании.

🇬🇧English

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.

В прошлом году он наконец получил свой большой шанс на телевидении.

S
🇬🇧English
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.

В этом секторе есть значительный простор для роста.

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How to pronounce opportunity and what this word means

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

how to pronounce opportunity

/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti/

opportunity translation

возможность

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 Sales vocabulary?

Yes, opportunity (возможность) can be learned in the Sales topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is opportunity part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

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

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