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Etymology
From Old French cheance < Vulgar Latin cadentia < Latin cadentem.
Noun
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Singular chance |
Plural chances |
chance (plural chances)
- (countable) An opportunity or possibility.
- We have the chance
- (uncountable) Random occurrence; luck.
- Why leave it to chance when a few simple steps will secure the desired outcome?
- (countable) The probability of something happening.
- There is a 30% chance of rain tomorrow.
Derived terms
Terms derived from the noun "chance"
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Verb
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Infinitive to chance |
Third person singular chances |
Simple past chanced |
Past participle chanced |
Present participle chancing |
to chance (third-person singular simple present chances, present participle chancing, simple past and past participle chanced)
- To try or risk.
- Shall we carry the umbrella, or chance it?
- To discover something by chance.
- He chanced upon a kindly stranger who showed him the way.
Derived terms
- chance on
- chance upon
Translations
to try or risk
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References
- chance in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- “chance” in the Online Etymology Dictionary, Douglas Harper, 2001
French
Pronunciation
Noun
chance f. (plural chances)
- chance
- luck
Related terms
- avoir de la chance
- chanceux
Italian
Etymology
Noun
chance f. inv.
- chance (possibility of a certain outcome)
Portuguese
Noun
chance
Related terms
- Sem chance.
Spanish
Noun
chance f. (plural chances)
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Singular chance f. |
Plural chances f. |
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Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:13:01 GM
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