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.verbTo happen by chance, to occur."It chanced that I found a solution the very next day."
6.verbTo befall; to happen to.
7.verbTo try or risk."Shall we carry the umbrella, or chance a rainstorm?"
8.verbTo discover something by chance."He chanced upon a kindly stranger who showed him the way."
9.verb(Belize) To rob, cheat or swindle someone."The car broke down a week after I bought it. I was chanced by that fast-talking salesman."