chance

noun
UK: /tʃɑːns/
US: /tʃæns/

  1. A possibility of something happening.

    1. There's a small chance of rain today. [ ] [ ]
    2. I took a chance and applied for the job even though I didn't meet all the requirements. [ ] [ ]

  2. An opportunity to do something.

    1. I have a chance to see my friend. [ ] [ ]
    2. This is your chance to prove that you are responsible enough to handle a pet. [ ] [ ]

  3. Risk of something bad happening.

    1. There is a chance of getting hurt. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is willing to take a chance and invest his money in the risky business. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

opportunity gamble possibility risk odds prospect
chance verb

  1. To risk doing something.

    1. I will chance a walk in the rain. [ ] [ ]
    2. They decided to chance a visit to the city despite warnings of possible unrest. [ ] [ ]

  2. To do something without planning or preparation.

    1. I will chance it and hope for the best. [ ] [ ]
    2. I think I'll chance my arm at winning the competition even if I'm unprepared. [ ] [ ]
chance adjective

  1. Happening by accident or without being planned.

    1. It was a chance meeting. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our chance encounter led to a lifelong friendship that neither of us could've imagined. [ ] [ ]
chance adverb

  1. Used to describe something that happens without being planned or expected.

    1. I found it quite by chance. [ ] [ ]
    2. They discovered the hidden treasure quite by chance while exploring the old castle. [ ] [ ]
chance idiom

  1. take a chance: To do something risky.

    1. I will take a chance to win. [ ] [ ]
    2. He decided to take a chance and invest all his savings in the new startup. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chance" in English means: A possibility of something happening., An opportunity to do something., Risk of something bad happening..

The phonetic transcription of "chance" is /tʃɑːns/ in British English and /tʃæns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chance": opportunity, gamble, possibility, risk, odds, prospect.

Example usage of "chance": "There's a small chance of rain today.". More examples on the page.