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The definition of chance
15 Definitions of: chance
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- noun, a) the unknown and unpredictable element that causes an event to result in a certain way rather than another, spoken of as a real force b) (as modifier). Related adj fortuitous
- noun, fortune; luck; fate
- noun, an opportunity or occasion
- noun, a risk; gamble
- noun, the extent to which an event is likely to occur; probability
- noun, an unpredicted event, esp a fortunate one
- noun, an unlucky event; mishap
- noun, by chance a) accidentally b) perhaps
- noun, (the) chances are… it is likely (that) …
- noun, on the chance acting on the possibility; in case
- noun, the main chance the opportunity for personal gain (esp in the phrase an eye to the main chance)
- verb, to risk; hazard
- verb, to happen by chance; be the case by chance
- verb, chance on (or upon) to come upon by accident
- verb, chance one's arm to attempt to do something although the chance of success may be slight
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| Synonyms: | opportunity, risk, time, possibility, random, fate, destiny, coincidence, window, probability | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | certainty, design, plan |
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