Pronunciation: /tʃæns əˈpɒn/
noun a possibility of something happening
A1 I chanced upon a lost puppy in the park.
A2 She chanced upon an old friend while shopping.
B1 He chanced upon a rare book at the flea market.
B2 The hiker chanced upon a hidden waterfall during their trek.
C1 The archaeologist chanced upon a previously undiscovered tomb.
C2 The writer chanced upon a fascinating story idea while traveling.
verb to find or meet someone or something unexpectedly or by chance
A1 I chance upon a lost puppy while walking in the park.
A2 She chanced upon an old friend at the grocery store.
B1 During my travels, I chanced upon a hidden gem of a restaurant.
B2 As I was exploring the museum, I chanced upon a rare artifact.
C1 The detective chanced upon a crucial piece of evidence that cracked the case wide open.
C2 In his research, the scientist chanced upon a groundbreaking discovery that revolutionized the field.
formal During my walk in the park, I chanced upon an old friend whom I hadn't seen in years.
informal I was just walking around and I chanced upon this cool little cafe.
slang I was just wandering around and by chance, I stumbled upon this awesome thrift store.
figurative Sometimes in life, we chance upon unexpected opportunities that can change our path.
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