Bedeutungswörterbuch
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Chance

tʃæns
Extrem Häufig
600 - 700
600 - 700
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Chance -

Opportunity or possibility of something happening

Beispiel: There's a chance of rain this afternoon.
Verwendung: informalKontext: daily conversations
Notiz: Used to talk about the likelihood of something happening.

Luck or fortune

Beispiel: She took a chance and applied for the job.
Verwendung: formalKontext: professional settings
Notiz: Refers to a risk taken in the hope of a favorable outcome.

A risk or possibility of something negative happening

Beispiel: Don't take a chance with your safety.
Verwendung: formalKontext: safety instructions
Notiz: Used to warn against potential dangers.

Synonyme von Chance

opportunity

Opportunity refers to a favorable circumstance or a chance for advancement or progress.
Beispiel: This job interview is a great opportunity for you to showcase your skills.
Notiz: While chance can imply randomness or luck, opportunity often implies a situation that is advantageous or promising.

possibility

Possibility indicates that something may happen or be true, but it is not certain.
Beispiel: There is a possibility of rain later this afternoon.
Notiz: Chance can refer to a probability or likelihood of something happening, while possibility emphasizes the potential for something to occur.

likelihood

Likelihood suggests the chance or probability of something happening.
Beispiel: There is a high likelihood of success if we follow this strategy.
Notiz: Chance can be more general, while likelihood specifically indicates the probability of an event occurring.

prospect

Prospect refers to the possibility or likelihood of something happening in the future.
Beispiel: There is a bright prospect of expanding our business into new markets.
Notiz: While chance can refer to a random event, prospect often implies a future potential or expectation.

Ausdrücke und gängige Wendungen von Chance

Second chance

Refers to an opportunity to try again or make amends after a previous failure or mistake.
Beispiel: He's grateful for the second chance his boss gave him to prove himself.
Notiz: The phrase 'second chance' specifically implies getting another opportunity after a previous failure or missed opportunity.

Take a chance

Means to take a risk or try something despite uncertainty about the outcome.
Beispiel: I decided to take a chance and apply for the job, even though I didn't meet all the qualifications.
Notiz: While 'chance' generally refers to a possibility or probability, 'take a chance' involves actively choosing to take a risk or try something uncertain.

By chance

Indicates that something happened unexpectedly or without planning.
Beispiel: I ran into my old friend at the grocery store by chance.
Notiz: This phrase emphasizes the element of coincidence or randomness in the occurrence, as opposed to a deliberate action or intention.

Fat chance

Expresses skepticism or doubt about the likelihood of something happening.
Beispiel: Fat chance of getting a raise this year with the company's financial situation.
Notiz: In this idiom, 'fat chance' sarcastically suggests that the possibility of the mentioned event occurring is extremely unlikely.

Last chance

Indicates that there will be no further opportunities after the current one.
Beispiel: This is your last chance to hand in your assignment before the deadline.
Notiz: Unlike 'chance,' 'last chance' emphasizes that this is the final opportunity available, often implying consequences if not taken.

Game of chance

Refers to an activity or situation in which the outcome is primarily determined by luck rather than skill.
Beispiel: Playing the lottery is a game of chance where luck determines the winner.
Notiz: While 'chance' can refer to any possibility or opportunity, 'game of chance' specifically refers to activities involving luck or probability.

Take one's chances

Means to accept the risks involved in a situation and proceed regardless of the uncertainty.
Beispiel: She decided to take her chances and go backpacking through Europe alone.
Notiz: This phrase indicates a willingness to face the unpredictable outcomes or risks that come with a particular course of action.

Stand a chance

Means to have a possibility or likelihood of success in a given situation.
Beispiel: With her qualifications, she stands a good chance of getting the job.
Notiz: This idiom highlights the potential for success or favorable outcome, contrasting with the broader concept of 'chance' as a general possibility.

Chances alltägliche (Slang-)Ausdrücke

Slim chance

Slim chance means a very small or unlikely possibility of something happening.
Beispiel: There's a slim chance of winning the lottery.
Notiz: The term slim chance emphasizes the low probability more than just saying 'chance'.

Snowball's chance in hell

This slang term implies that the possibility of something happening is extremely low or impossible.
Beispiel: He has a snowball's chance in hell of getting that promotion.
Notiz: It uses a vivid metaphor to signify an almost non-existent chance rather than just saying 'chance'.

Off chance

Off chance refers to a slight or unlikely possibility, often when not expected.
Beispiel: I'll check the store on the off chance they have the book I want.
Notiz: It indicates a more casual and unexpected possibility compared to a usual 'chance'.

Outside chance

Outside chance denotes a small possibility of something happening, usually unexpected.
Beispiel: There's an outside chance they might cancel the meeting.
Notiz: It implies a less predictable or mainstream likelihood compared to a regular 'chance'.

Barely a chance

Barely a chance indicates an extremely small or minimal possibility of something occurring.
Beispiel: That plan has barely a chance of success without proper funding.
Notiz: It emphasizes the almost non-existent probability more than just saying 'chance'.

Chance - Beispiele

There's a chance of rain tomorrow.
I didn't have a chance to say goodbye.
It was just a lucky chance that I found the key.

Grammatik von Chance

Chance - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, Singular oder Masse (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: chance
Konjugationen
Adjektiv (Adjective): chance
Substantiv, Plural (Noun, plural): chances, chance
Substantiv, Singular oder Masse (Noun, singular or mass): chance
Verb, Vergangenheitsform (Verb, past tense): chanced
Verb, Partizip Perfekt (Verb, past participle): chanced
Verb, Gerundium oder Partizip Präsens (Verb, gerund or present participle): chancing
Verb, 3. Person Singular Präsens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): chances
Verb, Grundform (Verb, base form): chance
Verb, Präsens nicht 3. Person Singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): chance
Silben, Trennung und Betonung
chance enthält 1 Silben: chance
Phonetische Transkription: ˈchan(t)s
chance , ˈchan(t)s (Die rote Silbe ist betont)

Chance - Bedeutung und Nutzungsrate

Der Wortfrequenz- und Bedeutungsindex zeigt an, wie oft ein Wort in einer bestimmten Sprache vorkommt. Je kleiner die Zahl, desto häufiger wird das Wort verwendet. Die am häufigsten verwendeten Wörter liegen typischerweise zwischen 1 und 4000.
chance: 600 - 700 (Extrem Häufig).
Dieser Bedeutungsindex hilft Ihnen, sich während Ihres Sprachlernprozesses auf die nützlichsten Wörter zu konzentrieren.
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