chances

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chances

a possibility of something happening.

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there is little chance of his finding a job

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possibility prospect probability odds likelihood expectation anticipation feasibility plausibility risk threat menace hazard danger fear peril liability hope opportunity promise

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unlikelihood

2.

chances

the occurrence and development of events in the absence of any obvious design.

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he met his brother by chance

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intentionally knowingly

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chances

do something by accident or without design.

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if they chanced to meet

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happen

2.

chances

do (something) despite its being dangerous or of uncertain outcome.

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she waited a few seconds and chanced another look

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risk hazard venture try essay

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