Chance
/tʃɑːns/
Definitions
2 meaningsA possibility, likelihood, or opportunity.
/tʃɑːns/
A possibility or probability of something happening.
Do you have a chance to finish your homework?
💡 Simply: It's like a possibility; something that *might* happen. Like, there's a chance you'll find a $20 bill on the sidewalk, but it's not guaranteed!
👶 For kids: A possibility of something happening.
More Examples
There's a small chance it will snow.
How It's Used
"There's a chance it might rain later."
"He took a chance on the lottery."
To take a risk; to dare to try.
/tʃɑːns/
To risk or take a gamble on something.
I chanced going on that rollercoaster, even though I'm scared of heights.
💡 Simply: It means to take a risk, to try something even if it might not work out. Like, I chanced wearing my new shoes to the playground, even though I was worried I'd get them muddy.
👶 For kids: To try something even if it might be risky.
More Examples
She chanced meeting him at the coffee shop.
How It's Used
"I'm going to chance it and go for a run, even though it might rain."
Idioms & expressions
take a chance
To take a risk.
"I decided to take a chance and ask her out."
From Old French *chance, from Vulgar Latin *cadentia, from Latin cadere "to fall"
Historically, the word 'chance' had a stronger association with fate or destiny.
Memory tip
Think of a 'chance' encounter – an unexpected meeting.