Chance — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Chance
Chance (noun)
- something that happens unpredictably without discernible human intention or observable cause
- the assumed impersonal purposeless determiner of unaccountable happenings, luck
- the fortuitous or incalculable element in existence, contingency
Chance (verb)
- to take place, come about, or turn out by chance, happen
- to have the good or bad luck
- to come or light by chance
Chance (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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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"
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a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place
"this is my one chance to succeed"
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a measure of how often an event will occur instead of another
"the chance of being struck by lightning is very low"
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a risky undertaking
"it's a chance, but I think the business will be profitable"
Chance (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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happening by chance
"a chance advantage that I immediately recognized and made full use of"
Chance (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to take a chance on
"I don't think we should chance driving in this snowstorm"
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to take place
"there chanced to be a beautiful day when we were touring that part of Scotland"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chance
The most common words with a similar meaning to Chance:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Chance
Words with the opposite meaning of Chance:
Near Antonyms of Chance
Word Forms of Chance
Inflections: chanced, chancing
Derived words: chance (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Chance
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
First known use: 13th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Chance
- CEFR level: A2 English Vocabulary — Page 3
- Topics: Intellect & Logic
Words & Phrases Containing Chance
Frequently Asked Questions about Chance
What does "Chance" mean?
"Chance" means something that happens unpredictably without discernible human intention or observable cause. As an a noun, a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: something that happens unpredictably without discernible human intention or observable cause. It has 7 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Chance"?
Other words for "Chance" include accident, casualty, circumstance, hap, hazard, luck, break and occasion. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chance" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Chance"?
There are 136 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chance". Common alternatives include accident, casualty, circumstance, hap, hazard, luck, break, occasion, opening and opportunity.
What is the opposite of "Chance"?
Antonyms of "Chance" include sure thing, calculated, deliberate, intended, intentional, planned, premeditated and premeditative. Near antonyms include intent, intention, purpose and design.
How do you use "Chance" in a sentence?
Examples of "Chance" in a sentence: "rather than leave everything to chance, let's plan how we're going to spend our time in New York City"; "this is my one chance to succeed"; "the chance of being struck by lightning is very low".
Is "Chance" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Chance" can be used as a noun, a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.
Is "Chance" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A2-level word, "Chance" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.
How do you pronounce "Chance"?
"Chance" is pronounced /ˈchan(t)s/.