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Chance means happening by unexplainable reasons, luck, a risk, or the likelihood of something happening. (noun)
- An example of chance is winning the lottery.
- An example of chance is taking the risk that you won't be infected by a disease to which you are exposed.
- An example of chance is a nine out of ten opportunity that someone is going to win an election.
Chance means to happen by luck or fortune. (verb)
An example of chance is to find an expensive piece of jewelry while hiking in the woods.
Chance means accidental or not expected or planned. (adjective)
An example of chance is to unexpectedly encounter an old friend at an airport in a country in which you are traveling on vacation.
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