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Definition chance in British English

chance noun

noun
/tʃɑːns/
1

an opportunity for you to do something, especially something that you want to do

Example

We work together whenever we get a chance.

Example

Participants are given the chance to learn another language.

Example

The meetings are very short, so there is little chance for real discussion.

Example

They've blown their chance of getting the money back.

Example

What would you say, given the chance to talk to her again?

Example

The show provides a chance for the public to look at all the latest software.

Example

Gina got up to leave and Sam, seizing his chance, followed her out.

Example

These players deserve another chance.

Example

I warned her that this was her last chance.

Synonyms and related words
opportunity chance choice
1.1

used for talking about the opportunities that someone has in life

Example

Unemployment is clearly associated with reduced life chances.

Synonyms and related words
opportunity chance choice
2

the possibility that something will happen

Example

The chance of rain is less than 20%.

Example

For the first time in 15 years, they have a realistic chance of winning an election.

Example

Is there any chance they will reverse their decision?

Example

There is now only a slim chance that a recession can be avoided.

Example

He doesn't stand a chance of winning the tournament.

Example

We still have a fighting chance of beating them if we keep our minds on the game.

Example

He had a fifty-fifty chance of surviving the operation.

Synonyms and related words
possibility chance probability
3

the way things happen without being planned or expected

Example

The results may simply be due to chance.

Example

It was simply by chance that Nicholson was cast in the film.

Example

Pure chance had brought us together that day.

Synonyms and related words
random arbitrary spontaneous
Definition chance in British English

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