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The relative likelihood of an event happening
“But surely the chances of a similar event like this happening again are astronomical.”
That to which any person or thing is destined
Plural for an opportunity to do or achieve something
“You only get one shot. Do not miss your chance to shine.”
Plural for the occurrence of events in the absence of any obvious intention or cause
“Such events occur simply by chance, and models up to this point have failed to establish any identifiable patterns.”
Plural for a risky action undertaken with the hope of success
“They decided that exploration of the valley for hidden gold was a chance worth taking.”
Plural for the quality of being convincing or believable
Plural for the state or fact of being random or unpredictable
Plural for the point in time or space at which something begins
Plural for an advantage or favorable condition over others
Plural for an event or occurrence, especially one that is noteworthy
Plural for philosophical concept asserting freedom of choice and absence of predetermined outcomes
Plural for a means of raising money by selling numbered tickets drawn at random for a prize
Plural for a (possible) course of action that is resorted to
Plural for a special right or advantage, granted or available only to a particular person or group
To take a risk or chance on
“Should we bring an umbrella, or chance a rainstorm?”
To take place or do something by accident or without intending to
“I would chance to meet a man who proved to be a most unusual character.”
To bet money or something else in a gamble
To determine the future or the fate of something in advance
To come about by chance
To discover or find something, especially by chance
To try to figure out through estimation or hypothesis
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