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- [op-er-toon, -tyoon]
- /ˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtyun/
- /ˈɒ.pə.tjuːn.li/
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- [op-er-toon, -tyoon]
- /ˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtyun/
Definitions of opportunely word
- adjective opportunely appropriate, favorable, or suitable: an opportune phrase for the occasion. 1
- adjective opportunely occurring or coming at an appropriate time; well-timed: an opportune warning. 1
- noun opportunely In a manner suitable for some particular purpose. 1
- adverb opportunely luckily, advantageously 1
- adverb opportunely at the right time 1
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Origin of opportunely
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin opportūnus convenient, equivalent to op- op- + portu-, stem of portus access, port1 + -nus adj. suffix (u lengthened as in tribūnus tribune1)
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Parts of speech for Opportunely
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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opportunely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
opportunely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for opportunely
adverb opportunely
- luckily — by good luck; fortunately: Luckily we had enough money.
- suitably — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
- happily — in a happy manner; with pleasure.
- conveniently — suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose; well-suited with respect to facility or ease in use; favorable, easy, or comfortable for use.
- providentially — of, relating to, or resulting from divine providence: providential care.
Antonyms for opportunely
adverb opportunely
- unlucky — (of a person) not lucky; lacking good fortune; ill-fated.
- inappropriately — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- irrelevantly — not relevant; not applicable or pertinent: His lectures often stray to interesting but irrelevant subjects.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- sadly — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
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