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opportunity

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/ˌɒpərˈtjuːnɪti/ · op-por-tu-ni-ty

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

Meanings

nounformal

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

ایسی صورتحال جو کسی چیز کو کرنے کے قابل بناتی ہے۔

موقع

mauqa

Formal: موقع

Synonyms

chanceoccasionprospectچانسموقعپیش کش

Antonyms

obstaclehindranceimpedimentرکاوٹمحتاطمشکل

Common Collocations

  • business opportunity
  • great opportunity
  • missed opportunity

Example Sentences

This job is a great opportunity for your career.

یہ نوکری آپ کے کیریئر کے لیے ایک بہترین موقع ہے۔

Yeh naukri aap ke career ke liye ek behtareen mauqa hai.

She seized the opportunity to study abroad.

اس نے بیرون ملک پڑھنے کا موقع حاصل کیا۔

Us ne baron mulk parhnay ka mauqa hasil kiya.

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in the future.

مستقبل میں سرمایہ کاری کرنے کا یہ موقع مت چھوڑیں۔

Mustaqbil mein sarmaiya kari karne ka yeh mauqa mat chhorain.

Easily Confused With

opportune:Opportune refers to something that is particularly suitable or favorable at a specific time, while opportunity refers to a chance for something to happen.

Word Family

opportune
adjectiveمناسب
opportunist
nounموقع پرست

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of opportunity as an open door waiting for you to walk through.

Imagine a door opening to a bright future.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ ہو یہ خیال کہ ہو گئے خالی گیٹ موقع ملے تو کہنا، گل نہیں، جائے برف

Na ho yeh khayal ke ho gaye khaali gate Mauqa mile to kehna, gul nahi, jaaye baraf

Do not think you have been left empty-handed; if the opportunity arises, say not flower, but ice.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دیر آید درست آید

Der aaye durust aaye

Better late than never.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "opportunitas" — favorable time or place

First known use: 15th century

The word 'opportunity' comes from the Latin 'opportunitas', which referred to favorable circumstances. It has evolved in English to signify a chance or situation that presents itself as favorable for advancement or success.