Word Meaning

chance definition and meaning

n. A supposed material or psychical agent or mode of activity other than a force, law, or purpose; fortune; fate; -- in this sense often personified.
n. The operation or activity of such agent.
n. The supposed effect of such an agent; something that befalls, as the result of unknown or unconsidered forces; the issue of uncertain conditions; an event not calculated upon; an unexpected occurrence; a happening; accident; fortuity; casualty.
n. A possibility; a likelihood; an opportunity; -- with reference to a doubtful result; as, a chance to escape; a chance for life; the chances are all against him.
n. Probability.
v. i. To happen, come, or arrive, without design or expectation.
v. t. To take the chances of; to venture upon; -- usually with it as object.
v. t. To befall; to happen to.
a. Happening by chance; casual.
adv. By chance; perchance.

Crossword clues for chance

- Fortune
- Happen (upon)
- Hope
- Likelihood of getting a card in Monopoly
- Opportunity
- Opportunity most unlikely whether fat or slim
- Opportunity to commence hockey and national cycling events
- Possibility
- Possibility of future success
- Probability