Synonyms for

Chance

Verb / tʃæns / Another word for chance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The possibility of something happening.

Synonyms & similar words

luck opportunity fortune prospect gamble takechances takeachance hazard bump casual probability adventure runarisk encounter find happen risk opportunity possibility prospect likelihood hope feasibility occurrence risk hazard venture gamble fortune luck fate destiny accident incident casualty circumstance event

Synonyms by register

Formal

probability likelihood possibility opportunity

Informal

shot crack luck break

Literary

hap fortune serendipity

Antonyms

certainty necessity plan design fate destiny guarantee

Common collocations

  • by chance
  • take a chance
  • chance encounter
  • chance meeting
  • chance of survival
  • chance of success
  • leave to chance
  • small chance

Word family

noun chance
verb chance
adjective chance
adverb chancily

Usage note

While 'chance' can be used as a verb, it is less common than its noun form. It often implies a risk or gamble.

Example sentences

  1. There is a chance of rain today.
  2. I have a chance to meet my favorite singer.
  3. Take a chance and try the new restaurant.
  4. There's a slim chance we'll finish the project on time.
  5. I'm taking a chance on this investment.

Quotes

  • Chance favors the prepared mind. - Louis Pasteur
  • In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety. - Abraham Maslow
  • The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. - Eden Phillpotts

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