chance

1. chance (noun) — sense 1

Definition: An opportunity or possibility.

Example: We had the chance to meet the president last week: we have a good/strong chance of making / to make a profit.

2. chance (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Random occurrence; luck.

Example: Why leave it to chance when a few simple steps will secure the desired outcome?

3. chance (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The probability of something happening.

Example: There is a 30 percent chance of rain tomorrow.

4. chance (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Happening by chance, casual.

Example: No crowd was about the door; no people were discernible at any of the many windows; not even a chance passer-by was in the street. An unnatural silence and desertion reigned there.

5. chance (adv) — sense 5

Definition: Perchance; perhaps.