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OPPORTUNE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
Example:
an opportune time to receive guests
Classified under:
Similar:
good; right; ripe (most suitable or right for a particular purpose)
seasonable; timely; well-timed; well timed (done or happening at the appropriate or proper time)
Also:
advantageous; favorable; favourable (giving an advantage)
Antonym:
inopportune (not opportune)
Derivation:
opportuneness (timely convenience)
opportunity (a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances)
