Pronunciation: /tʃæns/
noun a possibility of something happening
A1 I have a chance to win the lottery.
A2 There is a chance of rain this afternoon.
B1 She took a chance and applied for the job.
B2 He didn't want to miss the chance to travel abroad.
C1 The team has a good chance of winning the championship.
C2 There is a slim chance of success without proper planning.
verb to risk or take the opportunity to do something
A1 I chance to see my neighbor every morning on my way to work.
A2 She chanced upon a hidden treasure while exploring the forest.
B1 I'll chance a guess and say that the answer is probably 'C'.
B2 He chanced upon an old friend at the airport unexpectedly.
C1 She chanced to meet the CEO of the company at a networking event.
C2 The scientist chanced upon a groundbreaking discovery during her research.
formal There is a chance of rain later this evening.
informal Hey, do you want to take a chance and try that new restaurant?
slang I think we should give it a shot and see if we get lucky.
figurative Life is full of chances, we just have to be willing to take them.
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