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Chance

🇬🇧 UK /["/tʃɑːns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tʃæns/"]/

Meaning of Chance

a possibility of something happening, especially something that you want

In simple words: A possibility of something happening.

Chance in a sentence

• She took a chance and applied for the job, despite her doubts.
• You should seize the chance to travel while you can.
• There's a good chance it will rain tomorrow.
• He rolled the dice for a chance to win the game.
• Give him a second chance; everyone deserves one.

How to use Chance

Use 'chance' when discussing the likelihood of an event. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but avoid using it in very formal documents. It can often be replaced with 'opportunity' when talking about the possibility for success.

Grammar pattern

chance + of + gerund/noun

Memory hint

Think of 'chance' as a 'door of opportunity'—you might walk through it or not.

Related words

Collocations with Chance

• excellent
• good
• high
• give somebody
• be in with
• have
• by any chance
• chance of
• chance for
• fat chance
• have every chance
• no chance!
• equal
• fair
• good
• element
• get
• have
• deserve
• arise
• come
• come your way
• chance at
• given the chance
• half a chance
• let a chance slip
• take
• chance on
• chance with
• mere
• pure
• sheer
• leave something to
• by chance
• due to chance
• through chance
• a game of chance
• take your chances

Synonyms for Chance

• opportunity
• possibility
• likelihood
• risk
• fortune

Opposites of Chance

• certainty
• inevitability

Common mistakes with Chance

• Confused with 'change' in spoken English.
• Using 'chance' as a verb incorrectly.
• Saying 'a chance to do' when it should be 'chance of doing'.

Frequently asked questions about Chance

What does Chance mean?

A possibility of something happening.

What is the definition of Chance?

a possibility of something happening, especially something that you want

How do you use Chance in a sentence?

She took a chance and applied for the job, despite her doubts.

Can you give another example of Chance?

You should seize the chance to travel while you can.

What are synonyms for Chance?

Common alternatives include opportunity, possibility, likelihood, risk, fortune.

What is the opposite of Chance?

Opposite meanings include certainty, inevitability.

What words go with Chance?

It commonly pairs with excellent, good, high, give somebody, be in with, have, by any chance, chance of, chance for, fat chance, have every chance, no chance!, equal, fair, good, element, get, have, deserve, arise, come, come your way, chance at, given the chance, half a chance, let a chance slip, take, chance on, chance with, mere, pure, sheer, leave something to, by chance, due to chance, through chance, a game of chance, take your chances.

What are common mistakes when using Chance?

Confused with 'change' in spoken English. Using 'chance' as a verb incorrectly. Saying 'a chance to do' when it should be 'chance of doing'.

How do you pronounce Chance?

US: /["/tʃæns/"]/, UK: /["/tʃɑːns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Chance?

Use 'chance' when discussing the likelihood of an event. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but avoid using it in very formal documents. It can often be replaced with 'opportunity' when talking about the possibility for success.

What CEFR level is Chance?

"Chance" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.