chance (Meaning)
chance (n)
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
a risk involving danger
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
the possibility of future success
chance (v)
be the case by chance
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
chance (s)
occurring or appearing or singled out by chance
chance (n.)
A supposed material or psychical agent or mode of activity other than a force, law, or purpose; fortune; fate; -- in this sense often personified.
The operation or activity of such agent.
The supposed effect of such an agent; something that befalls, as the result of unknown or unconsidered forces; the issue of uncertain conditions; an event not calculated upon; an unexpected occurrence; a happening; accident; fortuity; casualty.
A possibility; a likelihood; an opportunity; -- with reference to a doubtful result; as, a chance to escape; a chance for life; the chances are all against him.
Probability.
chance (v. i.)
To happen, come, or arrive, without design or expectation.
chance (v. t.)
To take the chances of; to venture upon; -- usually with it as object.
To befall; to happen to.
chance (a.)
Happening by chance; casual.
chance (adv.)
By chance; perchance.
Synonyms & Antonyms of chance
Synonyms:
- fortune
- randomness
- fortuitousness
- casualty
- hap
- risk
- uncertainty
- fluke
- destiny
- fortuity
- fate
- danger
- doom
- peril
- happenchance
- lot
- haphazardry
- happenstance
Antonyms:
chance Sentence Examples
- He didn't miss the chance to showcase his talents when the opportunity arose.
- Taking a chance on a new venture can lead to great success or failure.
- Life often presents us with unexpected chances that we must be ready to seize.
- Despite the odds being against him, he decided to gamble and take a chance on his dreams.
- She felt lucky to have a second chance at happiness after her difficult divorce.
- Sometimes, all it takes is one chance encounter to change the course of our lives.
- They were willing to give him a chance to prove himself in the new role.
- Without hesitation, she jumped at the chance to travel abroad for work.
- It's important to make the most of every chance we get to learn and grow.
- He regretted not taking the chance to apologize when he had the opportunity.
FAQs About the word chance
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances, an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than anothe
luck, circumstance,accident, hazard, fortune, randomness, fortuitousness,casualty, hap, risk
intent, intention, intent, purpose, plan,purpose, plan, intention, design,design
He didn't miss the chance to showcase his talents when the opportunity arose.
Taking a chance on a new venture can lead to great success or failure.
Life often presents us with unexpected chances that we must be ready to seize.
Despite the odds being against him, he decided to gamble and take a chance on his dreams.
