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opportunity Synonyms

Another word for opportunity

Choosing another word for opportunity depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A favorable or advantageous combination of circumstances or a suitable time that makes it possible to do, achieve, or experience something.

Usage Example

"Studying abroad gave her the chance to become fluent in Spanish."

Strongest
chance
Strong
opening
occasion
prospect
window
break
possibility
shot

• noun (Context 2)

A prospect for employment, promotion, professional advancement, or profitable financial investment.

Usage Example

"The expanding technology sector has created numerous career opportunities for recent graduates."

Strongest
opening
Strong
vacancy
prospect
position
avenue

Opposites of opportunity

The opposite of opportunity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dead end
obstacle
hindrance
disadvantage
setback
misfortune
See all opposites of opportunity

• Nearby Words

opportunist
opportunistic
opportunistically
opportunity
opposable
oppose
opposed

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Opportunity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/opportunity
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