noun

chances

chances, prospects, opportunities, odds

What are the chances of success?

What are the chances of success?

He takes too many chances when driving.

He takes too many chances when driving.

Our team had many chances to win.

Our team had many chances to win.

the chances of sth. the probability of sth. The chances of winning are slim.

to take chances to take risks Don't take chances with your health.

Synonyms: odds, prospects, opportunities, possibilities

The plural form of 'chance', which comes from Old French 'cheance' (luck).

While 'a chance' is one opportunity, 'chances' often refers to the probability or odds of something happening, like in betting.

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