noun

 

possibility the possibility that something will happen

There's a chance that she'll still be there.

 

opportunity the opportunity to do something

I didn't get a chance to speak to you at the party.

 

luck when something happens because of luck, or without being planned

I saw her by chance in the shop.

 

risk a risk

I'm delivering my work by hand. I'm not taking any chances.

 

verb

 

to take a risk by doing something

He'd probably never find out if I did go to the party, but I can't afford to chance it.

 

adjective

 

A chance event is not planned or expected.

a chance meeting