Chance Meaning in English
word
/ˈtʃæns/
CHANSS
/tʃˈɑːns/
CHAHNSS
Definition
An opportunity or possibility for something to happen, often by luck or without certainty.
Usage & Nuances
Used both for positive opportunities ('take a chance') and for talking about probability. Often combined with 'good', 'bad', or 'little'. Informal uses include 'by chance' meaning 'accidentally'. Not to confuse with 'risk' which implies danger.
Spanish: oportunidad - suertePortuguese (BR): chance - oportunidade - sortePortuguese (PT): chance - oportunidade - sorteChinese (Simplified): 机会 - 运气Chinese (Traditional): 機會 - 運氣Hindi: संयोग - मौकाArabic: فرصة - حظBengali: সুযোগ - সম্ভাবনাRussian: шанс - возможностьJapanese: チャンス - 機会Vietnamese: cơ hội - khả năngKorean: 기회 - 가능성Turkish: şans - fırsat - ihtimalUrdu: موقع - امکانIndonesian: kesempatan - peluang - kemungkinan
Example Sentences
She took a chance and applied for the job.
basic
There is a good chance it will rain today.
basic
By chance, I found your book on the table.
basic
I didn’t expect to see you here by chance!
natural
Take a chance — you might win big!
natural
There’s no chance he’ll forget her birthday.
natural