Australian English Meaning of chance
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Definitions and Meaning of chance in English
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.
FAQs About the word chance
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
circumstance,luck,accident,hazard,casualty,danger,destiny,doom,fate,fluke
intent,intent,plan,purpose,design,outline,scheme
chanar => Chanar, chanal => channel, chamsin => khamsin, champs elysees => Champs-Élysées, champollion => Champollion,
