Chance vs Fortune vs Likelihood vs Possibility vs Risk

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Chance

Top 1000 (molto comune) A2 noun

Fortune

Top 1000 (molto comune) B2 noun

Likelihood

Top 2000 (comune) C1 noun

Possibility

Top 2000 (comune) A2 noun

Risk

Top 1000 (molto comune) B1 noun

	Chance	Fortune	Likelihood	Possibility	Risk
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/tʃɑːns/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/tʃæns/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈfɔːtʃuːn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈfɔːrtʃən/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈlaɪklihʊd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈlaɪklihʊd/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/rɪsk/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪsk/"]/
Significato	A possibility of something happening.	A lot of money or good luck.	The chance that something will happen.	Something that might happen or be true.	the chance of something bad happening
Esempio	She took a chance and applied for the job, despite her doubts.	She decided to test her fortune by playing the lottery.	There is very little likelihood of that happening.	There is a possibility of rain tomorrow, so take your umbrella.	There is a risk involved in investing in the stock market.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFR	A2	B2	C1	A2	B1
Categoria grammaticale	noun	noun	noun	noun	noun
Collocazioni	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	considerable, enormous, great, accumulate, acquire, amass, hunter, fortune from, fortune in, fortune on, fame and fortune, heir to a fortune, heiress to a fortune, good, bad, ill, piece, stroke, have, bring (somebody), be on somebody’s side, favour/​favor somebody, smile on somebody, as good fortune would have it, a change in fortune, a change of fortune, declining, flagging, changing, boost, improve, revive, change, fluctuate, improve, a reversal of fortune, a reversal of fortunes, read, tell, teller, telling	every, greater, increased, decrease, diminish, lessen, grow, diminish, likelihood for, likelihood of, in all likelihood	exciting, interesting, intriguing, allow somebody, create, offer somebody, exist, remain, possibility for, possibility of, not beyond the bounds of possibility, within the realm of possibility, a number of possibilities, exciting, interesting, intriguing, allow somebody, create, offer somebody, exist, remain, possibility for, possibility of, not beyond the bounds of possibility, within the realm of possibility, a number of possibilities	big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk, big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk, big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk
Contrari	certainty, inevitability	poverty, misfortune	unlikelihood, improbability	impossibility, certainty	safety, certainty
Errori comuni	Confused with 'change' in spoken English., Using 'chance' as a verb incorrectly., Saying 'a chance to do' when it should be 'chance of doing'.	Confused with 'fortuitous' — relates to chance, not wealth., Placing 'a' before 'fortune' when referencing large amounts, e.g., 'a fortune' not 'fortune'.	Confusing 'likelihood' with 'likely'., Using 'likelihood' as a countable noun instead of uncountable., Mixing up the preposition, saying 'likelihood for' instead of 'likelihood of'.	Confusing 'possibility' with 'probability' (possibility is broader)., Using 'possibility' when a more definite word like 'surety' is needed., Incorrectly using it as a verb instead of a noun.	Confusing risk with danger - risk is about possibility, while danger implies a higher chance of harm., Using 'risks' as a singular noun - remember to use the correct plural or singular form., Omitting the object when saying 'risk' - always specify what is being risked.
Note d'uso	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.	Used in contexts related to wealth or luck. Not typically used in formal business conversations.	Use 'likelihood' in discussions of probability. It's neutral, suitable for academic and everyday contexts, but avoid it in very casual conversations.	Use 'possibility' when discussing potential events or situations. It's suitable for both spoken and written language. Avoid informal contexts where simpler words may be more appropriate.	Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. When discussing financial matters, 'risk' is frequent; however, it may not be appropriate in casual conversation about personal matters unless framed carefully.

Domande frequenti: Chance vs Fortune vs Likelihood vs Possibility vs Risk

Qual è la differenza tra Chance, Fortune, Likelihood, Possibility e Risk?

Chance: A possibility of something happening. Fortune: A lot of money or good luck. Likelihood: The chance that something will happen. Possibility: Something that might happen or be true. Risk: the chance of something bad happening

Quale è più avanzata: Chance, Fortune, Likelihood, Possibility e Risk?

Likelihood è il livello più alto, a C1, sulla scala CEFR.

Chance, Fortune, Likelihood, Possibility e Risk sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Chance: A2, Fortune: B2, Likelihood: C1, Possibility: A2, Risk: B1 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Chance, Fortune, Likelihood, Possibility e Risk?

Chance: noun, Fortune: noun, Likelihood: noun, Possibility: noun, Risk: noun.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Chance: She took a chance and applied for the job, despite her doubts. Fortune: She decided to test her fortune by playing the lottery. Likelihood: There is very little likelihood of that happening. Possibility: There is a possibility of rain tomorrow, so take your umbrella. Risk: There is a risk involved in investing in the stock market.

Posso usare Chance, Fortune, Likelihood, Possibility e Risk in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Chance, Fortune, Likelihood, Possibility e Risk sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.