chance
chance Lexical Profile
chance Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A suitable time or occasion that makes it possible to do or achieve something; an opportunity.
"The fellowship gave the young scholar a rare chance to study the ancient manuscripts firsthand."
A possibility or probability of something happening.
"According to the latest meteorological forecast, there is a high chance of rain this afternoon."
The occurrence and development of events in the absence of any obvious design, predictability, or control; luck or fortune.
"They met purely by chance while waiting for the delayed train in Vienna."
An action or decision involving exposure to danger, failure, or uncertainty; a risk or gamble.
"The small publishing house took a financial chance by printing ten thousand copies of the debut novel."
• adjective
Occurring or done accidentally, unexpectedly, or without prior planning; fortuitous.
"A chance meeting at an academic conference led to a decade-long research collaboration."
• verb
To do something despite its being dangerous, uncertain, or of doubtful outcome; to risk.
"Because the mountain pass was icy, the drivers decided not to chance the journey without snow chains."
To happen, occur, or come to pass by accident or unexpectedly.
"While browsing the second-hand bookshop, she chanced upon a signed first edition of her favorite poem."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French 'cheance' (meaning a fall of dice or luck), from Vulgar Latin 'cadentia' (a falling), derived from the Latin verb 'cadere' (to fall).