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The club gave Ana an opportunity to lead.
What does Opportunity mean?
An opportunity is a good chance to do something.
Dictionary definition
A good chance to do, learn, or achieve something.
Example sentences
Opportunity in a sentence
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A school project can be an opportunity to learn new skills.
hard
The character used the opportunity to solve a problem in a creative way.
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Practice 1
What does opportunity mean?
The correct sentence uses opportunity in context.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to opportunity?
Chance is close in meaning to opportunity.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses opportunity correctly?
The correct sentence uses opportunity in context.
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Opportunity
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op · er · too · nuh · tee · strongest beat: too
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WordOpportunity.
Partnoun.
MeaningOpportunity means An opportunity is a good chance to do something.
ExampleExample: The club gave Ana an opportunity to lead.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- op · er · too · nuh · tee
- Strongest beat
- too
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on too.
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Synonyms
Words like Opportunity
chanceUse for a possible moment to do something.
openingUse for a good time to begin or act.
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Word family
Opportunity word family
Base word
opportunity
noun
opportunities
More than one good chance.
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Hint for students
An opportunity is a good chance to do something.
Common mix-up
Opportunity is not the same as obstacle. Opportunity means an opportunity is a good chance to do something.
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Read this model sentence: A school project can be an opportunity to learn new skills. Clue words: school, project, learn. Underline clue words that show why opportunity fits instead of obstacle. Now write one new sentence that shows opportunity without using the word opportunity. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show opportunity?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A school project can be an opportunity to learn new skills." Why does opportunity fit better than obstacle?
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