Opportunity
noun
A chance for you to do something or a situation in which it is easy for you to do something.
Mike saw an opportunity to start his own business and he took it.
Often appears as...
- seize the opportunity
- missed opportunity
noun
A suitable or right time to do something.
He wanted to tell her that he loved her, but never found the right opportunity.
Often appears as...
- perfect opportunity
- rare opportunity
noun
A set of conditions or circumstances that make it possible to do or achieve something.
The conference provides an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in medical research.
Often appears as...
- unique opportunity
- valuable opportunity
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A chance for you to do something or a situation in which it is easy for you to do something.
Mike saw an opportunity to start his own business and he took it.
Often appears as...
- seize the opportunity
- missed opportunity
noun
A suitable or right time to do something.
He wanted to tell her that he loved her, but never found the right opportunity.
Often appears as...
- perfect opportunity
- rare opportunity
noun
A set of conditions or circumstances that make it possible to do or achieve something.
The conference provides an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in medical research.
Often appears as...
- unique opportunity
- valuable opportunity
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Taking Action
Opportunity often implies an action you should take to benefit from it.
She saw an opportunity to improve her English, so she joined the class.
Pro Tip 2/3Be Perceptive
Recognizing an opportunity can depend on noticing the right moment.
When the company expanded, he saw the opportunity for a promotion.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
An opportunity can also lead to something negative if not considered carefully.
He jumped at the opportunity to invest, not realizing the risks.
Pro Tip 1/3Taking Action
Opportunity often implies an action you should take to benefit from it.
She saw an opportunity to improve her English, so she joined the class.
Pro Tip 2/3Be Perceptive
Recognizing an opportunity can depend on noticing the right moment.
When the company expanded, he saw the opportunity for a promotion.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
An opportunity can also lead to something negative if not considered carefully.
He jumped at the opportunity to invest, not realizing the risks.
Pro Tip 1/3Taking Action
Opportunity often implies an action you should take to benefit from it.
She saw an opportunity to improve her English, so she joined the class.
Pro Tip 2/3Be Perceptive
Recognizing an opportunity can depend on noticing the right moment.
When the company expanded, he saw the opportunity for a promotion.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
An opportunity can also lead to something negative if not considered carefully.
He jumped at the opportunity to invest, not realizing the risks.
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Video examples
Bring on the learning...
provide an opportunity to revolutionize education. And I urge you to get involved in it because it's vital, not just to ourselves, but to the future of our children. But we have to change from the industrial model to an agricultural model, where each school can be flourishing tomorrow. That's where children experience life.
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The paradox of value -...
what matters far more is their use value, how helpful they are in your current situation. And because we only get to choose one of the options, we also have to consider its opportunity cost, or what we lose by giving up the other choice. After all, it doesn't matter how much you could get from selling the diamond
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History vs. Vladimir...
with one of the world's best educated populations, unprecedented opportunities for women, and some of the most important scientific advancements of the century. Life may not have been luxurious, but nearly everyone had a roof over their head and food on their plate,
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What does it mean to be...
such as searching for better economic opportunities or leaving drought-stricken areas in search of better circumstances. There are many people around the world who have been displaced because of natural disasters, food insecurities, and other hardships,
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How people rationalize...
Pressure is often what motivates someone to engage in fraud to begin with. It could be a personal debt, an addiction, an earnings quota, a sudden job loss, or an illness in the family. As for opportunity, many people in both public and private sectors
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3 tips to boost your...
you might give up, assuming you've discovered something you're not very good at. But if you have a growth mindset and think your abilities can improve, a challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow. Neuroscience supports the growth mindset.
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Plato’s Allegory of the...
What is reality, knowledge, the meaning of life? Big topics you might tackle figuratively explaining existence as a journey down a road or across an ocean, a climb, a war, a book, a thread, a game, a window of opportunity,
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Own the Room PIPE Official...
i believe that we were all brought into this universe for purpose you exist for a very definite reason if opportunity won't knock in your door break them all welcome to the global student entrepreneur awards
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What does an alien look...
our galaxy is just one of hundreds of billions of galaxies in the universe that is a lot of opportunities to find life Mars it's simply the first step thank you
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Mother Lioness Hunts...
After the meal, a rare opportunity for mum and her cub to relax
Video examples
Bring on the learning...
provide an opportunity to revolutionize education. And I urge you to get involved in it because it's vital, not just to ourselves, but to the future of our children. But we have to change from the industrial model to an agricultural model, where each school can be flourishing tomorrow. That's where children experience life.
Video examples
The paradox of value -...
what matters far more is their use value, how helpful they are in your current situation. And because we only get to choose one of the options, we also have to consider its opportunity cost, or what we lose by giving up the other choice. After all, it doesn't matter how much you could get from selling the diamond
Video examples
History vs. Vladimir...
with one of the world's best educated populations, unprecedented opportunities for women, and some of the most important scientific advancements of the century. Life may not have been luxurious, but nearly everyone had a roof over their head and food on their plate,
Video examples
What does it mean to be...
such as searching for better economic opportunities or leaving drought-stricken areas in search of better circumstances. There are many people around the world who have been displaced because of natural disasters, food insecurities, and other hardships,
Video examples
How people rationalize...
Pressure is often what motivates someone to engage in fraud to begin with. It could be a personal debt, an addiction, an earnings quota, a sudden job loss, or an illness in the family. As for opportunity, many people in both public and private sectors
Video examples
3 tips to boost your...
you might give up, assuming you've discovered something you're not very good at. But if you have a growth mindset and think your abilities can improve, a challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow. Neuroscience supports the growth mindset.
Video examples
Plato’s Allegory of the...
What is reality, knowledge, the meaning of life? Big topics you might tackle figuratively explaining existence as a journey down a road or across an ocean, a climb, a war, a book, a thread, a game, a window of opportunity,
Video examples
Own the Room PIPE Official...
i believe that we were all brought into this universe for purpose you exist for a very definite reason if opportunity won't knock in your door break them all welcome to the global student entrepreneur awards
Video examples
What does an alien look...
our galaxy is just one of hundreds of billions of galaxies in the universe that is a lot of opportunities to find life Mars it's simply the first step thank you
Video examples
Mother Lioness Hunts...
After the meal, a rare opportunity for mum and her cub to relax
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Kanye West
American Rapper
If you have the opportunity to play this game of life you need to appreciate every moment. a lot of people don't appreciate the moment until it's passed.
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Joe Biden
American President
People everywhere in the world are hungry for economic opportunity. And it's about a lot more than being able to make money.
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Simon Sinek
English Author
If you have the opportunity to do amazing things in your life, I strongly encourage you to invite someone to join you.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them.
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
I believe that every single event in life happens in an opportunity to choose love over fear.
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Joseph Campbell
American Author
Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Roman Statesman
Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.
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Khalil Gibran
Lebanese Poet
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
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Madam C. J. Walker
American Activist
I had little or no opportunity when I started out in life.
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Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
Wise men make more opportunities than they find.
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Kanye West
American Rapper
If you have the opportunity to play this game of life you need to appreciate every moment. a lot of people don't appreciate the moment until it's passed.
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Joe Biden
American President
People everywhere in the world are hungry for economic opportunity. And it's about a lot more than being able to make money.
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Simon Sinek
English Author
If you have the opportunity to do amazing things in your life, I strongly encourage you to invite someone to join you.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them.
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
I believe that every single event in life happens in an opportunity to choose love over fear.
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Joseph Campbell
American Author
Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Roman Statesman
Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.
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Khalil Gibran
Lebanese Poet
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
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Madam C. J. Walker
American Activist
I had little or no opportunity when I started out in life.
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Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
Wise men make more opportunities than they find.
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