opportunity
/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/noun
उच्चारण ऑपट्यूनटी
अवसर, मौका
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[C, U] ~ (for sth/for doing sth) | ~ (to do sth)
a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something
अवसर, मौका
- This job is a great opportunity for you.
- I had the opportunity to meet the author.
- Studying abroad gave her an opportunity to learn a new language.
+ 2 more examples
- Don't miss this opportunity to apply for the scholarship.
- There are few job opportunities in small towns.
Synonyms chance occasion opening possibility break
Opposite obstacle drawback disadvantage
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
opportunity to do sth
Opportunity usually takes a to-infinitive for the thing that becomes possible.
जो काम संभव हो जाए, उसे बताने के लिए 'opportunity' के बाद सामान्यतः to-infinitive आता है।
- Students get an opportunity to meet the author.
opportunity of / for + -ing
Opportunity of + -ing is formal; opportunity for sb or sth names the person or purpose.
'Opportunity of + -ing' formal है; 'opportunity for' के बाद व्यक्ति या उद्देश्य आता है।
- She had the opportunity of studying abroad.
- The camp is an opportunity for young players.
an opportunity / opportunities
Opportunity is countable in this sense; the uncountable form is rare. Say a good opportunity, many opportunities.
इस अर्थ में 'opportunity' countable है; uncountable रूप दुर्लभ है। 'a good opportunity' या 'many opportunities' लिखें।
- Opportunities for young engineers have grown.
at the first / earliest opportunity
This fixed phrase means as soon as it is possible to do so.
यह स्थिर वाक्यांश 'जैसे ही संभव हो' का अर्थ देता है।
- I will call you at the earliest opportunity.
+Collocations 4
adjective + opportunity
goldengreatequalraremissedunique
- A golden opportunity came when the company asked her to lead the project.
verb + opportunity
getseizemisscreatewastegrab
- Do not miss the opportunity to apply before the deadline.
opportunity + noun
costwindowzonefairfor growth
- The job fair gave graduates a chance to meet employers.
opportunity + preposition
to learnfor growthof a lifetimeat work
- The scholarship was the opportunity of a lifetime.
“More examples 5
- Every citizen should have equal opportunity in education and employment.
प्रत्येक नागरिक को शिक्षा और रोज़गार में समान अवसर मिलना चाहिए।
- Radhika seized the opportunity to speak at the seminar.
राधिका ने संगोष्ठी में बोलने का अवसर पकड़ लिया।
- A crisis can also be an opportunity for change.
संकट परिवर्तन का अवसर भी बन सकता है।
- I had no opportunity to explain my side of the story.
मुझे अपना पक्ष समझाने का मौका नहीं मिला।
- The new metro line has opened up opportunities for small shopkeepers.
नई मेट्रो लाइन ने छोटे दुकानदारों के लिए अवसर खोल दिए हैं।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ I got a chance of go to Pune.
✓ I got an opportunity to go to Pune.
Opportunity and chance are followed by a to-infinitive, not of + base verb.
'Opportunity' और 'chance' के बाद to-infinitive आता है, 'of + base verb' नहीं।
✗ He took the advantage of the opportunity.
✓ He took advantage of the opportunity.
Take advantage of has no article before advantage.
'Take advantage of' में advantage से पहले article नहीं आता।
✗ He has got an opportunity for study abroad.
✓ He has got an opportunity to study abroad.
When the opportunity is to do something, use a to-infinitive, not for + base verb.
जब अवसर किसी काम को करने का हो, तब to-infinitive आता है, 'for + base verb' नहीं।
¶Idioms 2
seize/grab the opportunity
to make use of a chance as soon as it comes
मौके का फ़ायदा उठाना
- Seize every opportunity to practise speaking.
opportunity knocks
a chance to succeed comes
अवसर दस्तक देता है
- Opportunity knocks only once, they say.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
op·por·tu·ni·ty
§Grammar and usage
An opportunity for sth, an opportunity to do sth.
Usage: 'an opportunity for sth' के बाद noun आता है, जैसे an opportunity for growth। 'an opportunity to do sth' के बाद verb का base form आता है, जैसे an opportunity to learn।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
A person who uses every chance for their own advantage, without caring about principles, is an opportunist; a well-timed event is opportune.
सिद्धांतों की परवाह किए बिना हर मौके का अपने लाभ के लिए उपयोग करने वाला opportunist; सही समय पर होने वाला opportune।