Pronunciation

/chɑːns/

Definitions

Noun

• Chance: 1. An opportunity, possibility, or likelihood of something happening: “There was a slim chance of winning the lottery.”
• 2. An unpredictable event or turn of events: “Life is full of chances and changes.”

Verb

• To chance: To take a risk or act without certainty: “He decided to chance it and apply for the job.”

Adjective

• Chancy: Characterized by risk or uncertainty: “The weather forecast called for a chancy rain.”

Adverb

• Chancing: Happening or occurring by chance: “She chanced upon an old friend on the street.”

Phrases

• “Take a chance” means to act without hesitation or concern for the outcome.
• “On a chance” refers to an unplanned or unexpected opportunity: “I ran into her on a chance visit to the park.”
• “By chance” means unexpectedly or偶然地: “I found the book by chance while cleaning out the attic.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She seized the chance to travel the world before settling down.”
• Verb: “He decided to chance a late-night walk along the beach.”
• Adjective: “The risky plan had a chancy prospect of success.”
• Adverb: “I met him by chance while I was running errands.”

Synonyms

• Opportunity
• Probability
• Risk
• Gamble
• Randomness
• Serendipity