chance — a possibility of something happening
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a possibility of something happening
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃæns/
Example Sentences
- My cat has zero chance of becoming a vegetarian.
- I met my old teacher by chance at the supermarket.
- There's a 50-50 chance my homework ate my dog... wait, that's backwards.
chance
NOUN[/tʃæns/]
a possibility of something happening
a possibility of something happening
Take a chance on dance, and find romance!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'cadentia' (the act of falling), which passed through Old French before entering Middle English. Originally referred to situations determined by luck or fortune, metaphorically likening the unpredictability to dice falling.
Breakdown
Latin cadentia (from cadere, 'to fall') → Old French chance → Middle English chance. The root cadere literally means 'to fall,' which evolved to express the notion of random occurrence or fortune.
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📝Examples
“My cat has zero chance of becoming a vegetarian.”
“I met my old teacher by chance at the supermarket.”
“There's a 50-50 chance my homework ate my dog... wait, that's backwards.”
“Don't chance driving in this heavy snow.”
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