The chance
Example: There is a good chance of success with this plan
Definition
"The chance" refers to the possibility or likelihood that a particular event or outcome will occur, often implying an opportunity or risk. It indicates the probability that something will happen, such as 'There is a good chance of success with this plan.'
Etymology
The phrase "the chance" originates from the Old French word 'cheance,' meaning 'fortune' or 'luck,' which itself comes from the Latin 'cadentia,' meaning 'falling' or 'chance event.' Did you know that the word originally conveyed the idea of something falling unexpectedly, much like how chance events happen unpredictably?
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"The chance" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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