chance

/t‍ʃˈɑːns/

/ˈtʃæns/

[noun] [adjective] [verb]

Chance

[NOUN]

a possibility that something will happen

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

synonyms : fortune

hazard

luck

a possibility associated with 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

synonyms : probability

the possibility of future success

synonyms : prospect

chance

[ADJECTIVE]

occurring or appearing or singled out by chance

synonyms : casual

chance(a)

to chance

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

be the case by chance

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

synonyms : adventure

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

synonyms : bump

encounter

find

happen

Examples

1. Both teams chanced their arms at every opportunity.

2. Several chances came our way

3. I had the chance to taste mangosteen during my trip to Thailand.

4. Every player gets an equal chance to play under our fair coach.

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