Chance

noun

[tʃʰans]

Word Frequency: 51.0

Definitions

1.nounAn opportunity or possibility.

"We had the chance to meet the president last week."

2.nounRandom occurrence; luck.

"Why leave it to chance when a few simple steps will secure the desired outcome?"

3.nounThe probability of something happening.

"There is a 30 percent chance of rain tomorrow."

4.nounWhat befalls or happens to a person; their lot or fate.

5.adjectiveHappening by chance, casual.

6.adverbPerchance; perhaps.

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