chance

/tʃæns/

Definitions

1. noun

a possible or likely situation, event, or outcome

“She took a chance and applied for the job.”

2. noun

an opportunity to do something

“He got a chance to play in the championship game.”

3. verb

to take or have an opportunity to do something

“She decided to chance her luck and try a new restaurant.”

4. verb

to happen or occur by chance

“The accident happened by chance rather than by design.”

Synonyms

  • gamble
  • opportunity
  • risk

Antonyms

  • certainty
  • guarantee