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opportunities

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˌɑpɝˈtunətiz// UK //ɒpətjˈuːnɪtiz// op·por·tu·ni·ties

n. chances to do something that you want to do or that will help you. You use this when a situation makes it possible to achieve a goal.

n. favourable circumstances or sets of possibilities that allow for the achievement of a specific goal. Often used in professional or educational contexts to describe paths for advancement.


SIMPLE

This new job offers many opportunities for travel.

CONTEXTUAL

Studying abroad provides students with unique opportunities to practice their language skills in real-world situations.

COMPLEX

The economic recovery has created unprecedented opportunities for small businesses to expand into digital markets that were previously dominated by larger corporations.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly followed by the preposition 'for' or an infinitive 'to' verb.

Pitfall

I have many opportunityI have many opportunitiesAs a countable noun, it must take the plural form when used with 'many' or 'several'.

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