Synonyms for
Chances
Definition
possibility of something happening or not happening
Synonyms & similar words
happen
fortune
opportunity
chance
bump
adventure
encounter
takechances
takeachance
hazard
prospect
risk
find
probability
gamble
luck
runarisk
opportunities
possibilities
prospects
likelihoods
risks
odds
potentials
probabilities
expectations
fortunes
shots
windows
openings
breaks
circumstances
occasions
situations
conditions
times
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- good chances
- slim chances
- best chances
- equal chances
- take a chance
- by chance
- chance encounter
- small chance
Word family
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.
Example sentences
- I took a chance and tried the new restaurant.
- There is a good chance we will win the game.
- I missed my chance to see the concert.
- He chanced upon a hidden treasure.
- 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