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    [Noun]  | "chance" | \ ˈchan(t)s \


    1: something that happens unpredictably without discernible human intention or observable cause

    2: the assumed impersonal purposeless determiner of unaccountable happenings : luck

    3: the fortuitous or incalculable element in existence : contingency


    Origin: 13th century ;

     Middle English chaunce, chance occurrence (especially unforesee:n or providential), stroke of good or bad luck, luck, fall of the dice, borrowed from Anglo-French cheaunce, chaunce, chance, going back to Vulgar Latin *cadentia, noun derivative (formally feminine singular from neuter plural) of Latin cadent-, cadens, present participle of cadere to fall, be cast (of dice, lots), turn out, come to pass, perhaps going back to an Indo-European verbal base *ḱad- or *ḱHd- fall, whence also Sanskrit śaśāda (s/he) fell off/out, śatsyati (s/he) will fall off/out;

    [Noun]  | "dog's chance" 


    1: a bare chance in one's favor


    Origin: 1902 ;

    [Noun]  | "fighting chance" 


    1: a chance that may be realized by a struggle


    Origin: 1889 ;

    [Noun]  | "main chance" 


    1: the best chance for personal or financial gain


    Origin: 1577 ;

    [Verb]  | "chance" 


    1: to take place, come about, or turn out by chance : happen

    2: to have the good or bad luck

    3: to come or light by chance


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English chancen, chaunsen, verbal derivative of chance, chaunce {see: |chance:1|chance:1};

    [Idiom]  | "chances are" 


    1: it is very likely that

    [Idiom]  | "like someone's chances" 


    1: to think someone has a good chance (of succeeding or winning)

    [Idiom]  | "take chances" 


    1: to do things that are risky or dangerous

    [Idiom]  | "take no chances" 


    1: to not do something that is risky or dangerous

    [Idiom]  | "take one's chances" 


    1: to do something even though it might fail

    [Noun]  | "chances" 


    1: the uncertain course of events;


      * e.g., " ... rather than leave everything to chance, let's plan how we're going to spend our time in New York City "





    2: a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place;


      * e.g., " ... this is my one chance to succeed "



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    3: a measure of how often an event will occur instead of another;


      * e.g., " ... the chance of being struck by lightning is very low "



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    [Noun]  | "chance" 


    1: the uncertain course of events;


      * e.g., " ... rather than leave everything to chance, let's plan how we're going to spend our time in New York City "





    2: a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place;


      * e.g., " ... this is my one chance to succeed "



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    3: a measure of how often an event will occur instead of another;


      * e.g., " ... the chance of being struck by lightning is very low "



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    [Verb]  | "chances" 


    1: to take a chance on;


      * e.g., " ... I don't think we should chance driving in this snowstorm "



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    2: to take place;


      * e.g., " ... there chanced to be a beautiful day when we were touring that part of Scotland "



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    [Verb]  | "chance" 


    1: to take a chance on;


      * e.g., " ... I don't think we should chance driving in this snowstorm "



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    2: to take place;


      * e.g., " ... there chanced to be a beautiful day when we were touring that part of Scotland "



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    [Verb]  | "chance (upon)" 


    1: to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face;


      * e.g., " ... chanced upon my archenemy as I rounded a corner "



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    2: to come upon unexpectedly or by chance;


      * e.g., " ... I chanced upon your mother in the grocery store yesterday "



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     [ "chances" ]

    1:  "I doubt it."

      * e.g.,  ...  Dumbass: "Last night was amazing. I met a pair of gorgeous, tall, blonde Swedish twins at the bar and fucked both of them." 


     [ "chances" ]

    2: When someone says something you know is complete bullshit, you shout out "chances!" to call him or her out on it and/or embarrass that person..

      * e.g.,  ... Sane Person: "Chances!" 


     [ "chances" ]

    3: or

      * e.g.,  ...  Loser: "Um, so, do you wanna go to prom with me? 


     [ "chances" ]

    4:  "No chance in hell"

      * e.g.,  ... Incredibly Hot Rude Girl: "Psh, chances," and walks away. 


     [ "chances" ]

    5: A very rude way to say no.

     [ "chances" ]

    1: when something near impossible happens that wasn't even attempted.

      * e.g.,  ... the pro-line commercials. 

     [ "chancing" ]

    1: a Filipino slang word for secretly peeking, or slyly touching restricted body parts. It means that you use a "chance" to do the deed. Usually done on a friendly manner that makes it less offensive.

      * e.g.,  ... friends hugging 

     [ "by chance" ]

    1: A phrase used to inquire about something. Similar to 'I was wondering'

      * e.g.,  ... Josh: Would you have maybe a couple bucks for gas by chance? 

     [ "No Chance" ]

    1: No Chance; A word or expression derived from the St. Andrews vocabulary, meaning to state that in an opinionated manner, there is absolutely no possibility of an event taking place, depending on what subject is being discussed. Once the expression "No Chance" is said, commonly, little or nothing can be said in return. This word is sometimes nick-named, the word to end all words.

      * e.g.,  ... John states amongst a group of teenage friends, "Hey guys, do you think I can get with this girl?" A friend replies "NO CHANCE." As a result of saying "No Chance", the group would normally begin to laugh at John, making him feel like a "Jerk" for even thinking of asking such a question, and therefore would not even consider making a counter-statement fearing that a similar outcome will persist. This is why "No Chance" is nick-named the word to end all words. Some victims may try to counter the statement by saying "Chance" or "Yes Chance", but they are simply not as humorous as the original outgoing statement "No Chance". Also, "Yes Chance" simply does not make sense at all anyways. 

     [ "NO CHANCE" ]

    1: Often used by famous CIS Soccer Prodigy Kerman Pannu to deflate the opportunity to do something that is not appealing

      * e.g.,  ... Me: Hey Kerman wanna go watch a movie? 

     [ "Chance" ]

    1: The most amazing person you will ever meet. He's everything a girl could wish for. He has a ton of energy and is crazy around his friends. But he has a sincere, loving side as well. His sexy looks and fine body also attract the ladies. He has a great sense of humor and always makes other people laugh. A Chance is a sweet, honest person that you should hold dearly forever.

      * e.g.,  ... That girl sure is lucky to be dating Chance! 

     [ "Chance" ]

    1: Is the best guy you’ll ever come across. He will make you fall in love with him with his goofy attitude. He will love you for all you are. This is a guy you should wanna spend the rest of you life with. He will care for you and make you happy and will keep bugging you when you are upset. He’s a kind hearted guy who deserves the best. If you ever find a chance you will be lucky if you can call him your boyfriend. He’s funny caring hot sweet gives good kisses and will always be there for you.

      * e.g.,  ... Chance is a great guy. 

     [ "Chance" ]

    1:  LUCK

      * e.g.,  ...  It's all up to chance. 


     [ "Chance" ]

    2:  Awsome name for awsome kids

      * e.g.,  ...  Chance is one cool kid 

     [ "chance" ]

    1: is a loving friend anyone can have. he is so caring for his siblings. love all the people around him no matter what, he is always their for you even when he been hurt

      * e.g.,  ... sara: is that chance he is so loving brady: ya , he is so nice to everyone 

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