The occurrence and development of events in the absence of any obvious design; the possibility of something happening. noun
There's a chance of rain tomorrow.
He took a chance and invested in the new company.
A possibility of something happening, especially something that you want. noun
She has a good chance of winning the competition.
Is there any chance of getting tickets for the concert?
An opportunity to do or achieve something. noun
This job is a great chance for you to advance your career.
I missed my chance to speak with the manager.
To do something by accident or without intending to. verb
I chanced upon an old friend in the city.
She chanced to meet him at the cafe.
Happening by luck or without planning. adjective
It was a chance meeting that changed his life.
The chance discovery of the artifact was a breakthrough.