Opportunity vs Possibility

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Opportunity

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun

Possibility

Top 2.000 (häufig)A2noun
Am häufigsten: Opportunity
 OpportunityPossibility
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/"]/
BedeutungA chance to do something or improve your situation.Something that might happen or be true.
BeispielShe seized the opportunity to travel abroad for her studies.There is a possibility of rain tomorrow, so take your umbrella.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA2A2
Wortartnounnoun
Kollokationenample, considerable, plenty of, have, find, get, exist, arise, come, opportunity for, at the earliest opportunity, at the first (possible) opportunity, at every available opportunityexciting, interesting, intriguing, allow somebody, create, offer somebody, exist, remain, possibility for, possibility of, not beyond the bounds of possibility, within the realm of possibility, a number of possibilities, exciting, interesting, intriguing, allow somebody, create, offer somebody, exist, remain, possibility for, possibility of, not beyond the bounds of possibility, within the realm of possibility, a number of possibilities
Antonymeobstacle, hindrance, barrierimpossibility, certainty
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'chance'—they are similar but 'opportunity' often implies a better or more favorable condition., Using it inappropriately in negative contexts—'opportunity' usually has a positive connotation.Confusing 'possibility' with 'probability' (possibility is broader)., Using 'possibility' when a more definite word like 'surety' is needed., Incorrectly using it as a verb instead of a noun.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUsed in both formal and informal contexts. It's appropriate for discussing career chances, events, or possibilities. Avoid using in overly casual situations.Use 'possibility' when discussing potential events or situations. It's suitable for both spoken and written language. Avoid informal contexts where simpler words may be more appropriate.

Häufige Fragen: Opportunity vs Possibility

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Opportunity und Possibility?

Opportunity: A chance to do something or improve your situation. Possibility: Something that might happen or be true.

Was ist häufiger: Opportunity und Possibility?

Opportunity ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.

Sind Opportunity und Possibility auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Opportunity: A2, Possibility: A2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Opportunity und Possibility?

Opportunity: noun, Possibility: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Opportunity: She seized the opportunity to travel abroad for her studies. Possibility: There is a possibility of rain tomorrow, so take your umbrella.

Kann ich Opportunity und Possibility austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Opportunity und Possibility sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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