| accident |
an event that happens by chance, especially a harmful one. [1/2 definitions] |
| accidental |
happening by chance; not planned or expected. |
| advantage |
a better chance or position; upper hand. [1/2 definitions] |
| affirmative action |
a policy to make sure certain groups of people are given a fair chance for jobs and education. In particular, this policy is for minority groups and women who were not given these opportunities in the past. Regulations made by the U.S. government support affirmative action. |
| audience |
a chance to be heard by someone in power. [1/3 definitions] |
| break |
a lucky chance; opportunity. [1/19 definitions] |
| bump into |
(informal) to meet by accident or chance. |
| by accident |
due to chance, as opposed to plan. [1/2 definitions] |
| casual |
happening by chance; not planned. [1/3 definitions] |
| choice |
the right or chance to choose. [1/5 definitions] |
| coincidence |
the chance happening of two events at the same time. |
| come across |
to discover or find by chance. [1/2 definitions] |
| coupon |
a small, printed slip of paper that gives someone a discount, admission to a performance, or a chance to win a prize. |
| danger |
a chance or likelihood that something bad or harmful may happen; peril; risk. [1/2 definitions] |
| dice |
small cubes with dots on each side numbering one to six. Dice are often used in pairs for board games and games of chance. [1/2 definitions] |
| encounter |
to meet or come upon suddenly or by chance. [2/4 definitions] |
| fat chance |
slight or no chance. |
| fortunately |
by lucky chance; luckily. |
| get |
to have the opportunity or chance to do something. [1/10 definitions] |
| handicap |
an advantage or disadvantage placed on a team or player in a race or contest. This is done to give everyone an equal chance to win. [1/3 definitions] |
| haphazard |
by chance; without order. [1/2 definitions] |