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UK//aɪ ɡeɪv ju ðə ʧæns//US//aɪ ɡeɪv ju ðə ʧæns//

Meaning of I gave you the chance

I provided you with an opportunity or possibility.

In simple words: I let you try something.

I gave you the chance in a sentence

  • I gave you the chance to prove yourself.
  • When I gave you the chance, I expected better results.
  • You wasted the chance I gave you.

How to use I gave you the chance

Use in situations where someone has had an opportunity. More serious contexts may use 'gave' instead of 'give' for emphasis.

Grammar pattern

give + object + noun phrase

Memory hint

Think of a lottery ticket - you gave someone a chance to win.

Related words

Collocations with I gave you the chance

  • give someone a chance
  • miss a chance
  • take a chance

Synonyms for I gave you the chance

  • offered you a chance
  • gave you an opportunity
  • provided you a possibility

Common mistakes with I gave you the chance

  • Using 'chance' with incorrect prepositions, like 'to'.
  • Confusing with 'I missed my chance'.
  • Incorrectly conjugating 'give' based on subject.

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Frequently asked questions about I gave you the chance

What does I gave you the chance mean?

I let you try something.

What is the definition of I gave you the chance?

I provided you with an opportunity or possibility.

How do you use I gave you the chance in a sentence?

I gave you the chance to prove yourself.

Can you give another example of I gave you the chance?

When I gave you the chance, I expected better results.

What are synonyms for I gave you the chance?

Common alternatives include offered you a chance, gave you an opportunity, provided you a possibility.

What words go with I gave you the chance?

It commonly pairs with give someone a chance, miss a chance, take a chance.

What are common mistakes when using I gave you the chance?

Using 'chance' with incorrect prepositions, like 'to'. Confusing with 'I missed my chance'. Incorrectly conjugating 'give' based on subject.

How do you pronounce I gave you the chance?

US: //aɪ ɡeɪv ju ðə ʧæns//, UK: //aɪ ɡeɪv ju ðə ʧæns//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I gave you the chance?

Use in situations where someone has had an opportunity. More serious contexts may use 'gave' instead of 'give' for emphasis.