chance in English
- chance⇄adj. happening by chance; not expected or planned; accidental; casual.
Ex. We were surprised by a chance visit from Grandfather last weekend.
(SYN) fortuitous, unexpected. - chance⇄chance, noun, verb, chanced,chancing,adjective.
- chance⇄expr. by any chance, possibly; perhaps.
Ex. Do you by any chance have a pen with you? - chance⇄expr. by chance, accidentally; without planning.
Ex. It was only by chance that I looked down and found the keys you lost. - chance⇄expr. chance upon (or on), to happen to find or meet.
Ex. I chanced upon an old friend when I stopped in the drugstore. - chance⇄expr. on the chance, depending on the possibility.
Ex. He took the road to the left on the chance that it would lead him to the lake. - chance⇄expr. on the off chance, depending on luck.
Ex. She went to the department store on the off chance that she would find her mother shopping there. - chance⇄expr. stand a chance, to have favorable prospects.
Ex. The Ministry ... stand a good chance of seeing themselves reduced to insignificance (Manchester Examiner). - chance⇄expr. the chances are, it is likely.
Ex. If approved, the chances are that most of the 36 railroads in the Northeast ... will be consolidated (Newsweek). - chance⇄noun 1. a favorable time; opportunity.
Ex. Now is your chance. The farmer saw a chance to make some money selling some of his woodland.
2. a likelihood of anything happening; possibility or probability.
Ex. With such an early start the - chance⇄v.i. 1. to happen by chance; have the fortune; occur; come about.
Ex. I chanced to meet an old friend today while walking down the street window shopping.
(SYN) befall. - chance⇄v.t. (Informal.) to take the risk of.
Ex. Father will not chance driving on the icy roads. He decided to chance one more attempt. ... thereby chancing an outburst of indignation at home and abroad (London Times).
(SYN) hazard, venture, gamb
chance in Hindi हिन्दी
chance in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
chance in Sindhi سنڌي
chance in Tamil தமிழ்
Chance
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/ʧæns/ (American English), /ʧɑːns/ (British English)
Definitions
- (Noun) A possibility of something happening.
- (Noun) An unexpected or unpredictable event.
- (Verb) To do something despite risk or uncertainty.
Usage Examples
- There is a high chance of rain tomorrow.
- Winning the lottery is a game of chance.
- He chanced upon an old friend at the market.
Etymology
From Old French "cheance" (luck, fortune), from Latin "cadentia" (falling), derived from "cadere" (to fall).
Synonyms
- Possibility
- Opportunity
- Risk
- Fortune
Antonyms
- Certainty
- Impossibility
- Security
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Chance | /ʃɑ̃s/ |
| Spanish | Oportunidad | /o.por.tu.niˈðað/ |
| German | Chance | /ʃaŋsə/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American English: /ʧæns/
In British English: /ʧɑːns/
In French: /ʃɑ̃s/
Historical Usage
Since medieval times, "chance" has been associated with luck, probability, and destiny, playing a key role in gambling, philosophy, and decision-making.
Cultural Nuances
In different cultures, "chance" is viewed in varied ways: some see it as fate, while others emphasize personal responsibility in shaping outcomes.
More Information
The concept of "chance" has influenced fields from mathematics to philosophy. Probability theory, which models uncertainty and randomness, plays a crucial role in science, finance, and risk assessment. In literature and everyday life, chance encounters and opportunities shape human stories and experiences.