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- Dictionarychance/tʃɑːns/
noun
- 1. a possibility of something happening: "there is a chance of winning the raffle" Similar Opposite
- 2. the occurrence of events in the absence of any obvious intention or cause: "he met his brother by chance" Similar
adjective
- 1. fortuitous; accidental: "a chance meeting"
verb
- 1. do something by accident or without intending to: "he was very effusive if they chanced to meet" Similar
- 2. do (something) despite its being dangerous or of uncertain outcome: informal "they chanced a late holiday" Similar
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CHANCE definition: 1. an occasion that allows something to be done: 2. the level of possibility that something will…. Learn more.
the level of possibility that something will happen: You'd have a better chance/more chance of passing your exams if you worked a little harder. a good chance There's a good chance (that) I'll have this paper finished by tomorrow. slim chance There's a slim chance (that) I might have to go to Manchester next week.
CHANCE definition: 1. the possibility that something will happen: 2. the opportunity to do something: 3. the way…. Learn more.
the opportunity to do something: [ + to do sth ] I didn't get a chance to speak to you at the party. I hope you've had the chance to look around the exhibition. Give me a chance to prove that I can do the work. Going on a world cruise is the chance of a lifetime (= an opportunity which only comes once in your life).
CHANCE definition: 1. the possibility that something will happen: 2. the opportunity to do something: 3. the way…. Learn more.
the opportunity to do something: I didn’t get a chance to talk to you at the party. B1 [ no plural ] the way something happens because of luck, or without being planned: I saw her by chance. a risk: There’s a chance of injury in almost any sport. stand a chance. to have a chance of success or of doing something good:
BY CHANCE meaning: 1. If something happens by chance, it happens without being planned or intended, or without any…. Learn more.
CHANCE pronunciation. How to say CHANCE. Listen to the audio pronunciation in English. Learn more.
an occasion that allows something to be done: get a chance I didn't get a chance to speak to her. have a chance If you have a chance, try the steak. give someone a chance He's a very smart kid and just needs someone to give him a chance. [ + to infinitive ] If you give me a chance to speak, I'll explain.
change verb (CLOTHES/BEDS) A2 [ I or T ] to remove one set of clothes and put a different set on yourself or a young child, especially a baby, or to remove dirty sheets from a bed and put clean ones on it: You don't need to change - you look great as you are.
