Confusing English Words – chance / possibility / opportunity

بسیاری از کلمات وجود دارند که معنی یکسانی دارند، اما در واقع تعاریف و کاربردهای مختلفی دارند. شما می خواهید درست صحبت کنید و از به کار بردن کلمات نادرست خودداری کنید، اما در مورد معنی دقیق و کاربرد هر کلمه کاملا مطمئن نیستید. بعضی از زبان آموزان حتی به دلیل تردیدهایشان از به کار بردن کلمات خودداری می کنند! هدف ما در این سری از پست ها روشن کردن رایج ترین کلمات گیج کننده در انگلیسی است.

chance / possibility / opportunity

:”With the verb have, always use opportunity. The word possibility is more often used with “there is

.There’s a possibility I might move to England next year .I have the opportunity to work in my company’s London office

Also, possibility is neutral – it means maybe the event will happen, and maybe it will not happen. The word opportunity is a little more positive, it expresses the possibility for something good. So we can use possibility with good or bad things, but opportunity is usually used only for good things

.I’m worried about the possibility of losing my job .I have the opportunity to do a study abroad program .You should take that job. It’s a great opportunity for your career

!The word chance is more informal, and it can be used for possibilities or opportunities

This project has so many problems, there’s little chance of success. = little possibility of succeeding Is there any chance of rain this weekend? = any possibility that it will rain The boy got a chance to meet his favorite professional basketball player. = got the opportunity to meet his favorite player I was chosen to appear on the TV show! This is my chance to become famous! = my opportunity to become famous