opportunity

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: op-por-tu-ni-ty (5)

English Definition

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

Example Sentence

This is a great opportunity to show your skills.

US IPA /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

UK IPA /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/

chance opening occasion possibility prospect

obstacle hindrance misfortune