OPPORTUNELY

opportunely

(adverb) at an opportune time; “he arrived rather opportunely just when we needed a new butler”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

opportunely (comparative more opportunely, superlative most opportunely)

In a manner suitable for some particular purpose.

In a manner convenient or advantageous at some particular time.

Source: Wiktionary


OPPORTUNE

Op`por*tune", a. Etym: [F. opporiun, L. opportunus, lit., at or before the port; ob (see Ob-) + a derivative of portus port, harbor. See Port harbor.]

Definition: Convenient; ready; hence, seasonable; timely. Milton. This is most opportune to our need. Shak.

– Op`por*tune"ly, adv.

– Op`por*tune"ness, n.

Op`por*tune", v. t.

Definition: To suit. [Obs.] Dr. Clerke(1637).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

1 February 2025

GRIP

(noun) an intellectual hold or understanding; “a good grip on French history”; “they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities”; “he was in the grip of a powerful emotion”; “a terrible power had her in its grasp”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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