Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of chance is as below...

Chance :: Chance (v. t.) To befall; to happen to.

Fate :: Fate (n.) The element of chance in the affairs of life; the unforeseen and unestimated conitions considered as a force shaping events; fortune; esp., opposing circumstances against which it is useless to struggle; as, fate was, or the fates were, against him..

Doctrine :: Doctrine (n.) That which is taught; what is held, put forth as true, and supported by a teacher, a school, or a sect; a principle or position, or the body of principles, in any branch of knowledge; any tenet or dogma; a principle of faith; as, the doctrine of atoms; the doctrine of chances..

Chance-medley :: Chance-medley (n.) Luck; chance; accident.

Turn :: Turn (n.) Successive course; opportunity enjoyed by alternation with another or with others, or in due order; due chance; alternate or incidental occasion; appropriate time..

Casually :: Casually (adv.) Without design; accidentally; fortuitously; by chance; occasionally.

Misfortune :: Misfortune (n.) Bad fortune or luck; calamity; an evil accident; disaster; mishap; mischance.

Job :: Job (v. i.) To do chance work for hire; to work by the piece; to do petty work.

Fiat :: Fiat (n.) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.

Per- :: Per- () A prefix used to signify through, throughout, by, for, or as an intensive as perhaps, by hap or chance; perennial, that lasts throughout the year; perforce, through or by force; perfoliate, perforate; perspicuous, evident throughout or very evident; perplex, literally, to entangle very much..

Fortunate :: Fortunate (n.) Coming by good luck or favorable chance; bringing some good thing not foreseen as certain; presaging happiness; auspicious; as, a fortunate event; a fortunate concurrence of circumstances; a fortunate investment..

Stumble :: Stumble (v. i.) To strike or happen (upon a person or thing) without design; to fall or light by chance; -- with on, upon, or against..

Jube :: Jube (n.) chancel screen or rood screen.

Chancery :: Chancery (n.) In England, formerly, the highest court of judicature next to the Parliament, exercising jurisdiction at law, but chiefly in equity; but under the jurisdiction act of 1873 it became the chancery division of the High Court of Justice, and now exercises jurisdiction only in equity..

Grace :: Grace (n.) The same prerogative when exercised in the form of equitable relief through chancery.

Venture :: Venture (n.) An event that is not, or can not be, foreseen; an accident; chance; hap; contingency; luck..

Orientation :: Orientation (n.) An aspect or fronting to the east; especially (Arch.), the placing of a church so that the chancel, containing the altar toward which the congregation fronts in worship, will be on the east end..

Scratch :: Scratch (v. i.) To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game..

Probability :: Probability (n.) Likelihood of the occurrence of any event in the doctrine of chances, or the ratio of the number of favorable chances to the whole number of chances, favorable and unfavorable. See 1st Chance, n., 5..

Ancient :: Ancient (n.) One of the senior members of the Inns of Court or of Chancery.

Random Fonts

Most Popular