Chance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /t͡ʃæns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chance is a noun meaning (countable) An opportunity or possibility.
Meaning
(countable) An opportunity or possibility.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Random occurrence; luck.
- (countable) The probability of something happening.
- (in plural as chances) probability; possibility.
- (countable, archaic) What befalls or happens to a person; their lot or fate.
- Happening by chance, casual.
- (obsolete) Perchance; perhaps.
- (archaic, intransitive) To happen by chance, to occur.
Example Sentences
There is a 30 percent chance of rain tomorrow.
My whole life seems to be ruled by blind chance.
There was a fat/slim chance that my letter would arrive in time.
If you get the chance, try and catch the new production of "Hamlet."
Word Forms
- chances
- chaunce
- chancing
- chanced
Synonyms for chance
Depending on context, synonyms include occur, transpire, test, come on, encounter, deceive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include casual, happen, accidental, luck, probability, opportunity.
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