Definition of Chance
Chance
Chan·ce


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A possibility or opportunity for something to happen.

e.g. She took a chance and applied for her dream job.

(noun)
the specific likelihood that something will happen;

e.g. There is a chance that it will rain today.

(noun)
an opportunity to do something specific, a situation that favors something being achieved;

e.g. I am excited to have a chance to meet the famous author.

(noun)
luck or fortune, coincidence, the occurrence of events at random, without a specific plan or cause;

e.g. He happened, by chance, to be going in the direction we wanted to go, so he could give us a ride.

(verb)
(informal) to risk doing something, typically despite its outcome being uncertain or dangerous;

e.g. She decided to chance asking them for a favor, in hopes that they would agree.

(verb)
to find something or come upon it without meaning to;

e.g. If we chance upon a coffee shop, I will buy myself something there.

(verb)
to happen without being planned or intended;

e.g. If I chance to see him some day, I will tell him I enjoyed reading his book.



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  • "I've found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck, take more chances, be more active, show up more often." -- Brian Tracy



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