chances
word · lemma: chance
/ˈtʃænsəz/
CHAN-siz
/tʃˈɑːnsɪz/
CHAHN-siz
Definition
The plural form of 'chance'. It means the possibilities that something may happen, or opportunities to do or get something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in patterns like 'good chances of', 'there's a chance', and 'second chances'. 'Chances' can mean probability or opportunity depending on context. In informal speech, 'What are the chances?' often expresses surprise, not a real question about math.
Spanish: posibilidades - probabilidades - oportunidadesPortuguese (BR): chances - possibilidades - probabilidadesPortuguese (PT): hipóteses - probabilidades - oportunidadesChinese (Simplified): 可能性 - 机会Chinese (Traditional): 可能性 - 機會Hindi: संभावनाएँ - मौकेArabic: احتمالات - فرصBengali: সুযোগগুলি - সম্ভাবনাগুলিRussian: шансы - возможностиJapanese: チャンス - 機会 - 可能性Vietnamese: cơ hội - khả năngKorean: 기회 - 가능성Turkish: şanslar - fırsatlar - olasılıklarUrdu: مواقع - امکاناتIndonesian: kesempatan - peluang
Example Sentences
Our team has good chances of winning the game.
basic
She had many chances to ask questions in class.
basic
We all make mistakes, but we also get second chances.
basic
What are the chances we'd run into each other here?
natural
His chances of getting the job look pretty good.
natural
If you don't take chances, nothing exciting will ever happen.
natural