English Dictionary

A supposed material or psychical agent or mode of activity other than a force, law, or purpose; fortune; fate; -- in this sense often personified.
Source : opted (25434)  - auto

The operation or activity of such agent.
Source : opted (25435)  - auto

The supposed effect of such an agent; something that befalls, as the result of unknown or unconsidered forces; the issue of uncertain conditions; an event not calculated upon; an unexpected occurrence; a happening; accident; fortuity; casualty.
Source : opted (25436)  - auto

A possibility; a likelihood; an opportunity; -- with reference to a doubtful result; as, a chance to escape; a chance for life; the chances are all against him.
Source : opted (25437)  - auto

Probability.
Source : opted (25438)  - auto

To happen, come, or arrive, without design or expectation.
Source : opted (25441)  - auto

To take the chances of; to venture upon; -- usually with it as object.
Source : opted (25442)  - auto

To befall; to happen to.
Source : opted (25443)  - auto

Happening by chance; casual.
Source : opted (25444)  - auto

By chance; perchance.
Source : opted (25445)  - auto