chance

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1. chance - Noun

2. chance - Adjective

3. chance - Verb

4. chance - Adverb

6. chance - Adjective Satellite

7. Chance - Proper noun

Meaning

A supposed material or psychical agent or mode of activity other than a force, law, or purpose; fortune; fate; -- in this sense often personified.

The operation or activity of such agent.

The supposed effect of such an agent; something that befalls, as the result of unknown or unconsidered forces; the issue of uncertain conditions; an event not calculated upon; an unexpected occurrence; a happening; accident; fortuity; casualty.

A possibility; a likelihood; an opportunity; -- with reference to a doubtful result; as, a chance to escape; a chance for life; the chances are all against him.

Probability.

To happen, come, or arrive, without design or expectation.

To take the chances of; to venture upon; -- usually with it as object.

To befall; to happen to.

Happening by chance; casual.

By chance; perchance.

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No man was ever wise by chance. Seneca

Children weren't born by chance and we are held responsible for their salvation. John Chrysostom

Never confuse the person, formed in the image of God, with the evil that is in him: because evil is but a chance misfortune, an illness, a devilish reverie. But the very essence of the person is the image of God, and this remains in him despite every disfigurement. John of Kronstadt

A person who misses a chance and the monkey who misses its branch -- both cannot be saved. Hindi Proverb

One who waits for chance may wait a year. Yoruba Proverb

He who waits for a chance may wait for a long time. Nigerian Proverb

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