chance

A2
Pronunciation
[tʃʰans]
[tʃʰeəns]
[tʃʰɐːns]
[tʃʰɑːns]
[tʃʰeəns]
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

An opportunity or possibility.

Example Sentences
  • We had the chance to meet the president last week.
2 Definition

Random occurrence; luck.

Example Sentences
  • Why leave it to chance when a few simple steps will secure the desired outcome?
3 Definition

The probability of something happening.

Example Sentences
  • There is a 30 percent chance of rain tomorrow.
4 Definition

What befalls or happens to a person; their lot or fate.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To happen by chance, to occur.

Example Sentences
  • It chanced that I found a solution the very next day.
2 Definition

To befall; to happen to.

3 Definition

To try or risk.

Example Sentences
  • Shall we carry the umbrella, or chance a rainstorm?
4 Definition

To discover something by chance.

Example Sentences
  • He chanced upon a kindly stranger who showed him the way.
5 Definition

(Belize) To rob, cheat or swindle someone.

Example Sentences
  • The car broke down a week after I bought it. I was chanced by that fast-talking salesman.
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Happening by chance, casual.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Perchance; perhaps.