Synonyms for

Chances

Noun / ˈtʃænsʌz / / ˈtʃænsɪz / Another word for chances — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

possibility of something happening or not happening

Synonyms & similar words

risk adventure encounter prospect opportunity chance find happen gamble fortune luck bump hazard probability opportunities possibilities prospects likelihoods risks odds potentials probabilities expectations fortunes shots windows openings breaks circumstances occasions situations conditions times

Synonyms by register

Formal

probability likelihood prospect possibility

Informal

odds shot crack opportunity

Literary

fortune hap venture

Antonyms

certainty guarantee impossibility necessity surety assurance inevitability

Common collocations

  • good chances
  • slim chances
  • best chances
  • equal chances
  • take a chance
  • by chance
  • chance encounter
  • small chance

Word family

noun chance
verb chance
adjective chance

Usage note

The word 'chances' often refers to the probability of something happening. It can also mean an opportunity, especially in informal contexts. Be mindful of the plural form when referring to multiple possibilities.

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Example sentences

  1. I took a chance and tried the new restaurant.
  2. There is a good chance we will win the game.
  3. I missed my chance to see the concert.
  4. He chanced upon a hidden treasure.
  5. She's not willing to take any chances with her safety.

Quotes

  • "Chance favors the prepared mind." - Louis Pasteur
  • "In the game of life, there are no guarantees. Therefore, take chances, make mistakes and get messy!" - Mary-Kate Olsen
  • "Take chances, make mistakes. That's how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave." - Mary Tyler Moore

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