chance

US /tʃæns/

UK /tʃɑ:ns/

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noun

  • The way something happens without planning
  • An opportunity; favorable circumstances, situation
  • The possibility that something will happen

adjecitve

  • Happening by luck; not planned
  • Taking a risk to try something

verb

  • To occur just through luck; happen
  • To take a risk to try something

Examples

The police came upon the hideout purely by chance.

The guide book didn't mention the hotel, but we decided to take a chance.