chance
/tʃɑːns/noun
उच्चारण चान्स
संभावना; अवसर; जोखिम; संयोग
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[C, U]
a possibility of something happening, especially something that you want; a suitable time or situation when you have the opportunity to do something; an unpleasant or dangerous possibility; the way that some things happen without any cause that you can see
संभावना; अवसर; जोखिम; संयोग
- a good chance of success
- Give me a chance.
- by chance
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- There is a fair chance of rain this evening.
- This is your last chance to apply for the course.
- We met by chance at the railway station after ten years.
Synonyms possibility opportunity likelihood luck risk
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[T, I]
to risk something, although you know the result may not be successful; to happen to do something
जोखिम लेना; संयोग से होना
- I'll chance it.
- She chanced to meet him.
- He chanced his savings on a risky business.
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- I chanced to see her at the bookshop yesterday.
- Do not chance crossing the river in this flood.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
chance of + -ing
To state the probability, use chance of followed by an -ing form: a chance of winning, not a chance of to win.
संभावना बताने के लिए 'chance of' के बाद -ing रूप आता है: a chance of winning।
- She has a good chance of winning the prize.
- There is no chance of rain today.
a chance to + verb
For an opportunity, use chance to followed by a base verb: a chance to travel, a chance to apologise.
अवसर के लिए 'chance to' के बाद मूल verb आता है: a chance to travel।
- Radhika got a chance to meet the author.
- Give me a chance to explain.
by chance / chances
By chance has no article. The plural chances is used for probability: the chances are high; fewer chances.
'By chance' के साथ article नहीं आता। संभावना के लिए plural 'chances' आता है: the chances are high।
- We met by chance at the station.
- The chances are that it will rain.
chance (verb)
The verb chance means to risk something or to happen by luck: chance it; I chanced to see him.
Verb 'chance' का अर्थ जोखिम उठाना या संयोग से होना है।
- I chanced to meet him in the library.
- Don't chance driving in this fog.
+Collocations 4
adjective + chance
slimfairgoodfatsecondlast
- She has a slim chance of finishing first.
verb + chance
getmisstakegivelosehave
- He took a chance and applied for both posts.
chance + of
successwinningsurvivalrainpassing
- The patient has a good chance of survival.
fixed phrases
by chanceby any chanceno chancestand a chance
- Do you, by any chance, have a pen?
“More examples 6
- There is a chance of rain this evening.
आज शाम बारिश की संभावना है।
- Radhika got the chance of a lifetime to study abroad.
राधिका को विदेश में पढ़ने का जीवन भर का अवसर मिला।
- I met my old teacher by chance at the market.
मैं अपने पुराने अध्यापक से बाज़ार में संयोग से मिला।
- You will not get a second chance in the interview.
साक्षात्कार में आपको दूसरा मौका नहीं मिलेगा।
- Do you stand a chance of getting selected?
क्या आपके चयन की कोई संभावना है?
- The team took a chance on a new bowler.
टीम ने एक नए गेंदबाज़ पर जोखिम उठाया।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ I met him by a chance in the market.
✓ I met him by chance in the market.
The idiom by chance has no article.
मुहावरे 'by chance' में article नहीं आता।
✗ He has less chances of passing than before.
✓ He has fewer chances of passing than before.
Chances is countable plural, so use fewer, not less.
Chances countable plural है, इसलिए 'fewer' लगता है, 'less' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
All three concern what might happen, but chance can mean either probability or opportunity.
तीनों का संबंध संभावित बात से है, पर 'chance' संभावना और अवसर दोनों हो सकता है।
The possibility of something happening; also an opportunity.
किसी बात के घटित होने की संभावना; अवसर भी।
- There is a chance of rain.
A favourable moment to do something useful.
कुछ उपयोगी करने का अनुकूल क्षण।
- Teaching gave her the opportunity to travel.
Whether something can happen at all.
कोई बात हो भी सकती है या नहीं।
- There is a possibility of a delay.
¶Idioms 15
on the off chance (that)
because of the possibility of sth happening, although it is unlikely
इस उम्मीद में कि शायद
- I called on the off chance that she was at home.
- I kept a copy on the off chance it might be needed.
stand a chance (of doing sth)
to have the possibility of succeeding or achieving sth
(कुछ करने की) संभावना होना
- With this much practice, you stand a good chance of selection.
- He doesn't stand a chance against the champion.
take a chance (on sth)
to decide to do sth, knowing that it might be the wrong choice
जोखिम उठाना, क़िस्मत आज़माना
- I took a chance and applied for the post.
- We're taking a chance on the weather.
fat chance
(informal) used for saying that you do not believe sth is likely to happen
इसकी कोई उम्मीद नहीं
- 'Will he return the money?' 'Fat chance!'
- Fat chance of getting a seat on this train.
chance would be a fine thing
(British English, informal) used to say that you would like to do or have sth, but that you are not likely to get the opportunity
काश ऐसा मौक़ा मिलता!
- 'Are you going on holiday this year?' 'Chance would be a fine thing!'
- Sleep eight hours? Chance would be a fine thing.
the chances are (that)
(informal) it is likely that
संभावना है कि, बहुत मुमकिन है कि
- The chances are that the cut-off will rise this year.
- Chances are he's forgotten all about it.
by any chance
used especially in questions, to ask politely whether sth is true or possible
कहीं, क्या संयोग से
- Are you Radhika's brother, by any chance?
- Do you have a pen, by any chance?
leave nothing to chance
to make sure that everything is planned and nothing can go wrong
कुछ भी क़िस्मत के भरोसे न छोड़ना
- She leaves nothing to chance before an exam.
- The organizers left nothing to chance.
jump at the chance (of doing sth)
to take an opportunity quickly and with enthusiasm
मौक़ा लपक लेना
- She jumped at the chance to study abroad.
- Most students would jump at the chance of a free coaching seat.
no chance
(informal) used to say that there is no possibility of sth happening
बिल्कुल नहीं, कोई संभावना नहीं
- 'Will they lower the fees?' 'No chance.'
- No chance — he's never on time.
by chance
in a way that was not planned
संयोग से, इत्तफ़ाक़ से
- I met my old teacher by chance at the station.
- The discovery was made by chance.
given half a chance
if there is even a small opportunity to do sth
थोड़ा-सा भी मौका मिले तो
- Given half a chance, he'd leave this job.
- She'd go abroad given half a chance.
a fighting chance
a small but real chance of success if a great effort is made
सफलता की थोड़ी पर असली संभावना
- With good treatment, he has a fighting chance of recovery.
- We still have a fighting chance of winning.
the chance of a lifetime
an opportunity that you are not likely to get again
ज़िंदगी में एक बार मिलने वाला मौका
- Studying abroad was the chance of a lifetime.
- Don't miss this — it's the chance of a lifetime.
take your chances
to take a risk
जोखिम उठाना, क़िस्मत आज़माना
- There's no ticket, so I'll take my chances at the gate.
- We decided to take our chances with the weather.
→Phrasal verbs 1
chance on/upon sb/sth
(formal) to find or meet sb/sth by chance
(किसी से या कुछ) संयोग से मिल जाना
- Radhika chanced upon a rare book of poems at a roadside stall.
- I chanced on an old friend at the railway station.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Keep apart chance (possibility; luck) and opportunity (a good time to do something).
Chance (संभावना; संयोग) और opportunity (कुछ करने का अच्छा समय, अवसर) को अलग रखिए।
Keep the luck words: chance, luck, fortune, fate, coincidence (things happening together by chance).
भाग्य के शब्द याद रखिए: chance, luck, fortune, fate, coincidence (संयोग से साथ होने वाली घटनाएँ)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
By chance (by accident, without planning), take a chance (do something risky), stand a chance (have the possibility of success), on the off chance (just in case), fat chance (informal, no chance at all), chances are (it is likely that: 'Chances are she will win'), a sporting chance (a reasonable chance), leave nothing to chance (prepare very carefully).
Idioms बहुत पूछे जाते हैं: by chance (संयोग से, बिना योजना के), take a chance (जोखिम भरा काम करना), stand a chance (सफलता की संभावना होना), on the off chance (कहीं ऐसा न हो इसलिए), fat chance (अनौपचारिक, बिलकुल संभावना नहीं), chances are (संभावना है कि: 'Chances are she will win'), a sporting chance (उचित अवसर), leave nothing to chance (बहुत सावधानी से तैयारी करना)।