noun
a possibility or probability that something may happen or be true
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On the off chance that the meeting is rescheduled, please let me know as soon as possible.
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Just on the off chance that she shows up, I'll save her a seat.
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I'm gonna grab an umbrella on the off chance it starts raining.
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He decided to invest in the startup on the off chance that it becomes the next big thing.