Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Chances.
How to pronounce chances:
US
Chances - as a noun
A possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
Example: "The holiday gave us the opportunity to visit washington"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
opportunity18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
possibility18possiblenessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
Example: "Bad luck caused his downfall"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fortune10hazard19luck10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
phenomenon17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A risk involving danger
Example: "You take a chance when you let her drive"
A measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
Example: "The probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
probability20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amount8measure9quantity20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The possibility of future success
Example: "His prospects as a writer are excellent"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prospect14Chances - as an adjective satellite
Occurring or appearing or singled out by chance
Example: "Seek help from casual passers-by"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
casual8Chances - as a verb
Be the case by chance
Example: "I chanced to meet my old friend in the street"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come aboutfall outgo onhap8happen13occur9pass6pass offtake placeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
Example: "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adventure13gamble11hazard19risk8run a risktake a chancetake chancesHypernyms (Closely Related)
assay8attempt11essay8seek8try6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Come upon, as if by accident; meet with
Example: "We find this idea in plato"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bump10encounter11find8happen13Example Sentences
"I'm willing to take chances to achieve my goals."
"I missed my train by seconds; what are the chances?"
"The chances of winning the lottery are extremely low."
"I'll take my chances and see what happens."
"What are the chances of finding a parking spot in this crowded city?"
Word Game Points
Is CHANCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chances is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CHANCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is CHANCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chances is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCHANCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is CHANCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chances is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCHANCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
