Opportunity
Opportunity noun - A favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place.
Usage example: this art school could be a wonderful opportunity for you to finally develop your talent for painting
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Synonyms for Opportunity
Shot is a synonym for opportunity in luck topic. In some cases you can use "Shot" instead a noun "Opportunity", when it comes to topics like lucky chance. informal substitute
Shot
Shot noun - A favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place.
Usage example: we have a real shot at getting into the championship if we win this next match
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Both words in one sentence
- Incredibly Lame Pun/Just for Pun: If opportunity presents itself, Lily would not miss out making out puns, sometimes making her friends groan or shot back with another pun.
Source: Web Video / Lily Pichu - They were both invented for one-shot gags, but morphed into characters that steal the show if given the slightest opportunity.
Source: Ensemble Darkhorse / Literature -
The commercial for "Love Story" made sure to show Rachel getting shot in the heart with an arrow, which occurs in the last five minutes of the episode, at every opportunity.
Source: Series / Revolution
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