chances Meaning & Definition
What Does Chances Mean?
As a noun, chances means plural of chance. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of chance. As a verb, it means To happen by chance, to occur.
Word Facts for Chances
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈt͡ʃænsɪz/ |
| Synonyms | fortune, hap and come across |
Chances Definition (Noun)
- plural of chance
Chances as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of chance
Noun
- An opportunity or possibility.
We had the chance to meet the president last week.
- Random occurrence; luck.
Why leave it to chance when a few simple steps will secure the desired outcome?
- The probability of something happening.
There is a 30 percent chance of rain tomorrow.
- What befalls or happens to a person; their lot or fate.
Verb
- To happen by chance, to occur.
It chanced that I found a solution the very next day.
- To befall; to happen to.
- To try or risk.
Shall we carry the umbrella, or chance a rainstorm?
- To discover something by chance.
He chanced upon a kindly stranger who showed him the way.
- (Belize) To rob, cheat or swindle someone.
The car broke down a week after I bought it. I was chanced by that fast-talking salesman.
Synonyms of Chances
Chances in a Sentence
We had the chance to meet the president last week.
Why leave it to chance when a few simple steps will secure the desired outcome?
There is a 30 percent chance of rain tomorrow.
It chanced that I found a solution the very next day.
Shall we carry the umbrella, or chance a rainstorm?
He chanced upon a kindly stranger who showed him the way.
The car broke down a week after I bought it. I was chanced by that fast-talking salesman.
Word Forms & Grammar
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