Meaning & use

Opportunities

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Sets of circumstances that make it possible to do something favorable or achieve a goal.

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Moving to the city opened up new career opportunities for her.

The company looks for growth opportunities in emerging markets.

A note on using this word

Plural of 'opportunity'; frequently used in business and career contexts.

Words with a similar meaning

chancesopeningsprospects

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Words with an opposite meaning

obstacles

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