chance

1 of 2

noun

ˈchan(t)s

: something that happens unpredictably without discernible human intention or observable cause

Which cards you are dealt is simply a matter of chance.

: the assumed impersonal purposeless determiner of unaccountable happenings : luck

an outcome decided by chance

: the fortuitous or incalculable element in existence : contingency

… you surely have endured strange chances …

Alfred Tennyson

: a situation favoring some purpose : opportunity

needed a chance to relax

: a fielding opportunity in baseball

: the possibility of a particular outcome in an uncertain situation

What chance has he of pulling through?

also : the degree of likelihood of such an outcome

a small chance of success

chances plural : the more likely indications

chances are he's already gone

: risk

not taking any chances

: a raffle ticket

chance adjective

chance

2 of 2

verb

chanced; chancing

intransitive verb

: to take place, come about, or turn out by chance : happen

it chanced to rain that day

: to have the good or bad luck

we chanced to meet

: to come or light by chance

they chanced upon a remote inn

transitive verb

: to leave the outcome of to chance

: to accept the hazard of : risk

knew the trip was dangerous but decided to chance it

Example Sentences

Noun This is the chance of a lifetime! Everyone deserves a fair chance of winning the award. If you give me a chance, I know I can do a good job. We didn't have much chance to talk about it. There's a good chance that we'll finish on time. If you are free tonight, is there any chance you could join me for dinner? Which cards you're given is simply a matter of chance. Verb He couldn't chance playing with a broken toe. I don't think we should chance driving in this snowstorm. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Here’s a chance to live like the Duttons do—sans family drama.

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 And there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday night and Tuesday, when a high of 82 is expected.

Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 On a recent summer day, Lewis had earned the chance to pull 10 slips — 10 chances to win prizes, including a tablet computer.

Carla K. Johnson, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 In other words, there’s a good chance that Ana and Alyssa will alternate days at the table.

Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 Finally, there’s a slim chance the base iPhone 14 Pro storage will start at 256GB instead of 128GB.

Chris Smith, BGR, 7 Sep. 2022 Now’s your chance to hit the virtual shelves one last time and snag tons of gems across fashion, beauty, and home for way below sticker price.

Talia Abbas, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2022 There’s still a chance Zach Wilson will open the season for the New York Jets under center instead of on the sideline.

Dennis Waszak Jr., BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Moments before Hall’s rocky outing, Anthony Santander gave the Orioles (71-63) a chance with his second home run of the afternoon — launching one from each side of the plate for his team-leading 26th and 27th homers.

Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 5 Sep. 2022

Verb

Currently there are no limits to the number of cabins being offered per sailing, but that could chance depending on the popularity of the promotion, according to the cruise line.

Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 That is the standard Ohio State will chance from now until January.

Nathan Baird, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2022 But countries living in Russia’s shadow remain unwilling to leave their fortunes to chance.

Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 3 July 2022 Gargano didn’t leave any part of her success to chance.

Jodie Cook, Forbes, 23 May 2022 Following a pair of walk-off wins this weekend, the Reds left nothing to chance in their 10-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Great American Ball Park.

Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 11 July 2022 The Ravens, and 31 other NFL teams, were unwilling to chance putting him in uniform for the 2017 season.

Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2022 The difference was attributed to the change in our order and not to chance.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 June 2022 After missing out on his team’s other big bowl appearances, Osborn, like many Utah fans, left nothing to chance this time around.

Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English chaunce, chance "occurrence (especially unforeseen or providential), stroke of good or bad luck, luck, fall of the dice," borrowed from Anglo-French cheaunce, chaunce, chance, going back to Vulgar Latin *cadentia, noun derivative (formally feminine singular from neuter plural) of Latin cadent-, cadens, present participle of cadere "to fall, be cast (of dice, lots), turn out, come to pass," perhaps going back to an Indo-European verbal base *ḱad- or *ḱHd- "fall," whence also Sanskrit śaśāda "(s/he) fell off/out," śatsyati "(s/he) will fall off/out"

Verb

Middle English chancen, chaunsen, verbal derivative of chance, chaunce chance entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

chance 1 of 3

noun

ˈchans

: the happening of events that is not planned or controlled

They met by chance.

: opportunity sense 1

I had a chance to travel.

: risk entry 1 sense 1, gamble

take chances

: the possibility that something will happen

There's a slight chance of rain.

: a ticket in a raffle

He bought five chances.

chance

2 of 3

verb

chanced; chancing

: to take place without planning : to happen by luck

"I merely chanced to overhear Mr. McGrath remark that he was starting it …"

Robert Lawson, Rabbit Hill

: to find or meet unexpectedly

I chanced on a bargain.

: to accept the danger of : risk

He couldn't chance another injury.

chance

3 of 3

adjective

: happening without being planned

a chance meeting

单词	chances
释义	chance 1 of 2 noun ˈchan(t)s 1 a : something that happens unpredictably without discernible human intention or observable cause Which cards you are dealt is simply a matter of chance. b : the assumed impersonal purposeless determiner of unaccountable happenings : luck an outcome decided by chance c : the fortuitous or incalculable element in existence : contingency … you surely have endured strange chances … Alfred Tennyson 2 : a situation favoring some purpose : opportunity needed a chance to relax 3 : a fielding opportunity in baseball 4 a : the possibility of a particular outcome in an uncertain situation What chance has he of pulling through? also : the degree of likelihood of such an outcome a small chance of success b chances plural : the more likely indications chances are he's already gone 5 a : risk not taking any chances b : a raffle ticket chance adjective chance 2 of 2 verb chanced; chancing intransitive verb 1 a : to take place, come about, or turn out by chance : happen it chanced to rain that day b : to have the good or bad luck we chanced to meet 2 : to come or light by chance they chanced upon a remote inn transitive verb 1 : to leave the outcome of to chance 2 : to accept the hazard of : risk knew the trip was dangerous but decided to chance it Phrases by chance : in the haphazard course of events they met by chance chance one's arm British : to take a risk Synonyms Noun accident casualty [archaic] circumstance hap hazard luck Verb adventure gamble (on) hazard risk tempt venture See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun This is the chance of a lifetime! Everyone deserves a fair chance of winning the award. If you give me a chance, I know I can do a good job. We didn't have much chance to talk about it. There's a good chance that we'll finish on time. If you are free tonight, is there any chance you could join me for dinner? Which cards you're given is simply a matter of chance. Verb He couldn't chance playing with a broken toe. I don't think we should chance driving in this snowstorm. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Here’s a chance to live like the Duttons do—sans family drama. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 And there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday night and Tuesday, when a high of 82 is expected. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 On a recent summer day, Lewis had earned the chance to pull 10 slips — 10 chances to win prizes, including a tablet computer. Carla K. Johnson, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 In other words, there’s a good chance that Ana and Alyssa will alternate days at the table. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 Finally, there’s a slim chance the base iPhone 14 Pro storage will start at 256GB instead of 128GB. Chris Smith, BGR, 7 Sep. 2022 Now’s your chance to hit the virtual shelves one last time and snag tons of gems across fashion, beauty, and home for way below sticker price. Talia Abbas, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2022 There’s still a chance Zach Wilson will open the season for the New York Jets under center instead of on the sideline. Dennis Waszak Jr., BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Moments before Hall’s rocky outing, Anthony Santander gave the Orioles (71-63) a chance with his second home run of the afternoon — launching one from each side of the plate for his team-leading 26th and 27th homers. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 5 Sep. 2022 Verb Currently there are no limits to the number of cabins being offered per sailing, but that could chance depending on the popularity of the promotion, according to the cruise line. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 That is the standard Ohio State will chance from now until January. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2022 But countries living in Russia’s shadow remain unwilling to leave their fortunes to chance. Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 3 July 2022 Gargano didn’t leave any part of her success to chance. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 23 May 2022 Following a pair of walk-off wins this weekend, the Reds left nothing to chance in their 10-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Great American Ball Park. Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 11 July 2022 The Ravens, and 31 other NFL teams, were unwilling to chance putting him in uniform for the 2017 season. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2022 The difference was attributed to the change in our order and not to chance. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 June 2022 After missing out on his team’s other big bowl appearances, Osborn, like many Utah fans, left nothing to chance this time around. Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Dec. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English chaunce, chance "occurrence (especially unforeseen or providential), stroke of good or bad luck, luck, fall of the dice," borrowed from Anglo-French cheaunce, chaunce, chance, going back to Vulgar Latin cadentia, noun derivative (formally feminine singular from neuter plural) of Latin cadent-, cadens,* present participle of cadere "to fall, be cast (of dice, lots), turn out, come to pass," perhaps going back to an Indo-European verbal base ḱad- or ḱHd- "fall," whence also Sanskrit śaśāda "(s/he) fell off/out," śatsyati "(s/he) will fall off/out" Verb Middle English chancen, chaunsen, verbal derivative of chance, chaunce chance entry 1 First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Phrases Containing chance chance of survival by chance dog's chance chance would be a fine thing chance one's arm ghost of a chance fighting chance game of chance leave nothing to chance on the off chance stand a chance of stands no chance of take a chance fair chance half a chance outside chance main chance slim chance a snowball's chance in hell chance-medley in with a chance of a remote chance second chance chance upon chance on leave to chance stand a chance See More chance of survival by chance dog's chance chance would be a fine thing chance one's arm ghost of a chance fighting chance game of chance leave nothing to chance on the off chance stand a chance of stands no chance of take a chance fair chance half a chance outside chance main chance slim chance a snowball's chance in hell chance-medley in with a chance of a remote chance second chance chance upon chance on leave to chance stand a chance See More Kids Definition chance 1 of 3 noun ˈchans 1 : the happening of events that is not planned or controlled They met by chance. 2 : opportunity sense 1 I had a chance to travel. 3 : risk entry 1 sense 1, gamble take chances 4 : the possibility that something will happen There's a slight chance of rain. 5 : a ticket in a raffle He bought five chances. chance 2 of 3 verb chanced; chancing 1 : to take place without planning : to happen by luck "I merely chanced to overhear Mr. McGrath remark that he was starting it …" Robert Lawson, Rabbit Hill 2 : to find or meet unexpectedly I chanced on a bargain. 3 : to accept the danger of : risk He couldn't chance another injury. chance 3 of 3 adjective : happening without being planned a chance meeting chances 1 of 2 noun plural of chance 1 as in luck the uncertain course of events rather than leave everything to chance, let's plan how we're going to spend our time in New York City Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance luck circumstances accidents hazards casualties risks fortunes haps uncertainties dangers fates fortuities perils happenchances flukes destinies happenstances dooms lots haphazardries Antonyms & Near Antonyms intentions purposes plans designs intents schemes outlines See More 2 as in opportunities a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place this is my one chance to succeed Synonyms & Similar Words opportunities openings occasions room ways shots breaks plays passes junctures 3 as in probabilities a measure of how often an event will occur instead of another the chance of being struck by lightning is very low Synonyms & Similar Words probabilities odds possibilities percentages prospects potentials potentialities contingencies conditional probabilities outlooks 4 as in gambles a risky undertaking it's a chance, but I think the business will be profitable Synonyms & Similar Words gambles ventures speculations bets adventures flyers crapshoots enterprises throws hazards wagers stakes fliers liberties flutters long shots plays dark horses Antonyms & Near Antonyms sure things chances 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of chance 1 as in risks to take a chance on I don't think we should chance driving in this snowstorm Synonyms & Similar Words risks hazards ventures adventures tempts confronts challenges breasts gambles (on) jeopardizes compromises subjects imperils braves runs the risk of faces endangers dares brazens outbraves beards wagers menaces bets (on) defies exposes 2 as in happens to take place there chanced to be a beautiful day when we were touring that part of Scotland Synonyms & Similar Words happens does is comes comes about occurs comes down comes off passes transpires haps betides goes on cooks befalls goes down results comes to pass proceeds rises materializes falls out comes up turns out intervenes develops arises shapes (up) breaks goes off springs (up) follows crops (up)
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