words associated with chanced
Synonyms of chance
accidental: : occurring unexpectedly or by chance an accidental discovery Their meeting was purely accidental .
casual: : subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance a casual meeting
fluky: : happening by or depending on chance
flukey: : happening by or depending on chance
fortuitous: : occurring by chance
inadvertent: : not focusing the mind on a matter : inattentive
incidental: : being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence social obligations incidental to the job
unintended: : not planned as a purpose or goal : not deliberate or intended an unintended consequence/effect an unintended pregnancy
unintentional: : not done by intention or design : not intentional an unintentional effect causing unintentional harm/offense
unplanned: : not expected or intended : not planned an unplanned detour an unplanned pregnancy
unpremeditated: : not characterized by willful intent and forethought : not planned in advance : not premeditated unpremeditated murder
unwitting: : not knowing : unaware kept the truth from their unwitting friends
Words Related to chance
coincidental: : resulting from a coincidence a coincidental resemblance
freak: : a sudden and odd or seemingly pointless idea or turn of the mind you should be able to stop and go on, and follow this way or that, as the freak takes you — R. L. Stevenson
odd: : being without a corresponding (see corresponding sense 1 ) mate an odd shoe
aimless: : without aim or purpose : not having a goal or purpose … we would not get to sit on the verandah drinking cold beer at the end of the day, starting up aimless conversations with other couples … — Alexandra Kennedy Some years, you feel that nothing much is being made except plotless tales about aimless young people wasting time … — Robin Buss The wind blew, the shad were nowhere to be found, even steady use of our fish locator and aimless trolling around the lakes failed to provoke a single strike. — Steve Davis
arbitrary: : existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will an arbitrary choice When a task is not seen in a meaningful context it is experienced as being arbitrary . — Nehemiah Jordan
desultory: : marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose a dragged-out ordeal of … desultory shopping — Herman Wouk
haphazard: : marked by lack of plan, order, or direction a haphazard assemblage of furniture not … a collection of haphazard schemes, but rather the orderly component parts of a connected and logical whole — F. D. Roosevelt
random: : a haphazard course
uncertain: : not known beyond doubt : dubious an uncertain claim
unexpected: : not expected : unforeseen
unforeseeable: : not able to be reasonably anticipated or expected : not foreseeable an unforeseeable event/problem
unforeseen: : not anticipated or expected : not foreseen : unexpected an unforeseen delay unforeseen consequences
coerced: : to compel to an act or choice was coerced into agreeing abusers who coerce their victims into silence
forced: : compelled by force or necessity : involuntary a forced landing
involuntary: : done contrary to or without choice
unconscious: : having lost consciousness was unconscious for three days
unprompted: : not prompted an unprompted [=spontaneous] observation … two NBA scouts, unprompted , recently described Clancy as "aggressive" … — Austin Murphy
Near Antonyms of chance
certain: : fixed , settled a certain percentage of the profit
destined: : to decree beforehand : predetermine was not destined to attain the throne
expected: : wait , stay
fixed: : securely placed or fastened : stationary
foreordained: : destined or ordained in advance a foreordained outcome This device is commonplace, almost foreordained , in tales of doomed heroes … — John Crowley
foreseeable: : being such as may be reasonably anticipated foreseeable problems foreseeable consequences
foreseen: : to see (something, such as a development) beforehand He could not have foreseen the consequences of his actions. She foresaw the company’s potential and invested early on.
inevitable: : incapable of being avoided or evaded an inevitable outcome
predestined: : to destine, decree, determine, appoint, or settle beforehand
predetermined: : foreordain , predestine
predictable: : to declare or indicate in advance
preordained: : to decree or ordain in advance : foreordain
prescribed: : to lay down a rule : dictate
sure: : safe from danger or harm
conscious: : having mental faculties not dulled by sleep, faintness, or stupor : awake became conscious after the anesthesia wore off
freewill: : voluntary , spontaneous
knowing: : having or reflecting knowledge, information, or intelligence
unforced: : not forced: such as
voluntary: : proceeding from the will or from one’s own choice or consent
volunteer: : a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service: such as
willful: : obstinately and often perversely self-willed a stubborn and willful child
wilful: : obstinately and often perversely self-willed a stubborn and willful child
Antonyms of chance
calculated: : apt , likely
deliberate: : to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully The jury deliberated for several days before reaching a verdict.
intended: : expected to be such in the future an intended career his intended bride
intentional: : done by intention or design : intended intentional damage
planned: : a drawing or diagram drawn on a plane: such as
premeditated: : characterized by fully conscious willful intent and a measure of forethought and planning premeditated murder
premeditative: : given to or characterized by premeditation
prepense: : planned beforehand : premeditated — usually used postpositively malice prepense
set: : to cause to sit : place in or on a seat
Synonyms of chance
accident: : an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance Their meeting was an accident .
casualty: : a military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action The army sustained heavy casualties.
circumstance: : a condition, fact, or event accompanying, conditioning, or determining another : an essential or inevitable concomitant the weather is a circumstance to be taken into consideration
hap: : happening sense 1
hazard: : a game of chance like craps played with two dice
luck: : a force that brings good fortune or adversity Luck was a big factor in the outcome.
Words Related to chance
fortuitousness: : occurring by chance
fortuity: : the quality or state of being fortuitous
haphazardry: : marked by lack of plan, order, or direction a haphazard assemblage of furniture not … a collection of haphazard schemes, but rather the orderly component parts of a connected and logical whole — F. D. Roosevelt
randomness: : a haphazard course
uncertainty: : the quality or state of being uncertain : doubt
fluke: : flatfish
happenchance: : happenstance
happenstance: : a circumstance especially that is due to chance They came together by mere happenstance .
destiny: : something to which a person or thing is destined : fortune wants to control his own destiny
doom: : a law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
fate: : the will or principle or determining cause by which things in general are believed to come to be as they are or events to happen as they do : destiny … fate sometimes deals a straight flush … he had no idea that he would become the right man in the right place at the right time … — June Goodfield
fortune: : a hypothetical force or personified power that unpredictably determines events and issues favorably or unfavorably a country favored by fortune
lot: : an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance
danger: : jurisdiction You stand within his danger , do you not? — Shakespeare
peril: : exposure to the risk of being injured, destroyed, or lost : danger fire put the city in peril
risk: : possibility of loss or injury : peril
Near Antonyms of chance
intent: : the act or fact of intending : purpose
intention: : a determination to act in a certain way : resolve
purpose: : something set up as an object or end to be attained : intention
design: : to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan : devise , contrive design a system for tracking inventory
outline: : a line that marks the outer limits of an object or figure : boundary the jagged outline of the mountains
plan: : a drawing or diagram drawn on a plane: such as
scheme: : a mathematical or astronomical diagram
Synonyms of chance
break: : to separate into parts with suddenness or violence broke a plate Break the chocolate bar in half.
occasion: : a favorable opportunity or circumstance did not have occasion to talk with them
opening: : an act or instance of making or becoming open
opportunity: : a favorable juncture of circumstances the halt provided an opportunity for rest and refreshment
room: : an extent of space occupied by or sufficient or available for something room to run and play
shot: : an action of shooting
Words Related to chance
play: : swordplay
way: : a thoroughfare for travel or transportation from place to place
juncture: : a point of time at this juncture
pass: : move , proceed , go The boat was too tall to pass under the bridge.
Synonyms of chance
odds: : inequalities
percentage: : a part of a whole expressed in hundredths a high percentage of students attended
probability: : the quality or state of being probable
Words Related to chance
outlook: : a place offering a view
prospect: : exposure sense 3b
contingency: : a contingent event or condition: such as
possibility: : the condition or fact of being possible
potential: : existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality potential benefits
potentiality: : the ability to develop or come into existence
conditional probability: : the probability that a given event will occur if it is certain that another event has taken place or will take place
Synonyms of chance
adventure: : an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks a book recounting his many bold adventures
crapshoot: : something (such as a business venture) that has an unpredictable outcome
enterprise: : a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
flier: : one that flies She’s a frequent flier on that airline.
flyer: : one that flies She’s a frequent flier on that airline.
flutter: : to flap the wings rapidly butterflies fluttering among the flowers
gamble: : to play a game for money or property
speculation: : an act or instance of speculating: such as
throw: : to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm throw a baseball
venture: : to proceed especially in the face of danger
Words Related to chance
bet: : something that is laid, staked, or pledged typically between two parties on the outcome of a contest or a contingent issue : wager — often used figuratively in such phrases as all bets are off to stress the uncertainty of an outcome
b : the act of giving such a pledge
hazard: : a game of chance like craps played with two dice
stake: : a pointed piece of wood or other material driven or to be driven into the ground as a marker or support
wager: : something (such as a sum of money) risked on an uncertain event : stake
liberty: : the quality or state of being free:
dark horse: : a usually little known contender (such as a racehorse) that makes an unexpectedly good showing
long shot: : a venture involving great risk but promising a great reward if successful
play: : swordplay
Antonyms of chance
sure thing: : one that is certain to succeed : a sure bet
Synonyms of chance
adventure: : an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks a book recounting his many bold adventures
gamble (on): : to play a game for money or property
hazard: : a game of chance like craps played with two dice
risk: : possibility of loss or injury : peril
tempt: : to entice to do wrong by promise of pleasure or gain
venture: : to proceed especially in the face of danger
Words Related to chance
beard: : the hair that grows on a man’s face often excluding the mustache
brave: : having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage a brave soldier a brave smile
brazen: : made of brass drinking from brazen cups
breast: : either of the pair of mammary glands extending from the front of the chest in pubescent and adult human females and some other mammals
challenge: : to dispute especially as being unjust, invalid, or outmoded : impugn new data that challenges old assumptions
confront: : to face especially in challenge : oppose confront an enemy The mayor was confronted by a group of protesters.
dare: : to be sufficiently courageous to no one dared say a word she dare not let herself love — G. B. Shaw
defy: : to confront with assured power of resistance : disregard defy public opinion in trouble for defying a court order
face: : the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes
outbrave: : to face or resist defiantly
compromise: : settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
endanger: : to bring into danger or peril recklessly endangering innocent lives
imperil: : to bring into peril : endanger
jeopardize: : to expose to danger or risk : imperil a decision that could jeopardize her career laws jeopardizing freedom of speech
menace: : a show of intention to inflict harm : threat exploding in menaces and threats of vengeance — George Meredith
expose: : to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition expose troops needlessly has not yet been exposed to measles
subject: : one that is placed under authority or control: such as
bet (on): : something that is laid, staked, or pledged typically between two parties on the outcome of a contest or a contingent issue : wager — often used figuratively in such phrases as all bets are off to stress the uncertainty of an outcome
b : the act of giving such a pledge
wager: : something (such as a sum of money) risked on an uncertain event : stake
Phrases Synonymous with chance
Synonyms of chance
be: : to equal in meaning : have the same connotation as : symbolize God is love January is the first month let x be 10
befall: : to happen especially as if by fate
betide: : to happen especially as if by fate
come: : to move toward something : approach Come here.
come about: : happen
come down: : a descent in rank or dignity
come off: : to acquit oneself : fare came off well in the contest
cook: : a person who prepares food for eating
do: : to bring to pass : carry out do another’s wishes it is my earnest desire to know the will of Providence … and if I can learn what it is I will do it — Abraham Lincoln
go down: : a warehouse in a country of southern or eastern Asia
go on: : a stupid person
hap: : happening sense 1
happen: : to occur by chance — often used with it it so happens I’m going your way
occur: : to be found or met with : appear This bird occurs in New England in the spring.
pass: : move , proceed , go The boat was too tall to pass under the bridge.
transpire: : to take place : go on , occur
Words Related to chance
break: : to separate into parts with suddenness or violence broke a plate Break the chocolate bar in half.
develop: : to set forth or make clear by degrees or in detail : expound develop a thesis
rise: : to assume an upright position especially from lying, kneeling, or sitting
shape (up): : form , create
arise: : to begin to occur or to exist : to come into being or to attention Problems arise when people try to avoid responsibility. A conflict arose because of a misunderstanding. Questions have arisen concerning the company’s financial records. He can defend himself should the need arise . [=if it becomes necessary to do so]
come up: : rise sense 6
crop (up): : a pouched enlargement of the esophagus of many birds that serves as a receptacle for food and for its preliminary maceration
materialize: : to make material : objectify
spring (up): : dart , shoot sparks sprang out from the fire
intervene: : to occur, fall, or come between points of time or events only six months intervened between their marriage and divorce
fall out: : the often radioactive particles stirred up by or resulting from a nuclear explosion and descending through the atmosphere
follow: : to go, proceed, or come after followed the guide
result: : to proceed or arise as a consequence, effect, or conclusion death resulted from the disease
turn out: : the number of people who participate in or attend an event a heavy voter turnout
go off: : explode
proceed: : to come forth from a source : issue strange sounds proceeded from the room
Phrases Synonymous with chance
Synonyms of chance (upon)
catch: : to capture or seize especially after pursuit catch a thief
encounter: : to meet as an adversary or enemy
happen (upon): : to occur by chance — often used with it it so happens I’m going your way
meet: : to come into the presence of : find met him as a stranger on a plane
stumble (upon): : to fall into sin or waywardness
Words Related to chance (upon)
accost: : to approach and speak to (someone) often in a challenging or aggressive way He was accosted by a stranger on the street.
confront: : to face especially in challenge : oppose confront an enemy The mayor was confronted by a group of protesters.
face: : the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes
greet: : to address with expression of kind wishes upon meeting or arrival greeted guests at the door
salute: : to address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor
collide (with): : to come together with solid or direct impact The car collided with a tree. Two helicopters collided .
crash (into): : to break violently and noisily : smash
crisscross: : to mark with intersecting lines
cross: : a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
pass: : move , proceed , go The boat was too tall to pass under the bridge.
hit (upon): : to reach with or as if with a sudden blow His mom told him to stop hitting his sister.
light (upon): : something that makes vision possible
tumble (to): : to fall suddenly and helplessly
reencounter: : to encounter (someone or something) again In the Torah, years after a bitter break, Jacob reencounters his brother Esau … — David Wolpe … the constant, unexpected joy of reencountering all those things I grew up with but had largely forgotten … — Bill Bryson
remeet: : to meet again They part, intending to remeet , but she accidentally gives him the wrong address. — Stanley Kauffman … a married and middle-aged plumbing and heating supplier named Stanley meets—or, rather, remeets —a pretty brunette … . He “knows her from some other crowded room” but can’t immediately place her. — Michiko Kakutani
Phrases Synonymous with chance (upon)
Near Antonyms of chance (upon)
avoid: : to keep away from : shun They have been avoiding me.
dodge: : an act of evading by sudden bodily movement
duck: : any of various swimming birds (family Anatidae, the duck family) in which the neck and legs are short, the feet typically webbed, the bill often broad and flat, and the sexes usually different from each other in plumage
elude: : to avoid adroitly : evade the mice eluded the traps managed to elude capture
escape: : to get away (as by flight) escaped from prison
evade: : to slip away
shake: : to move irregularly to and fro
shun: : to avoid deliberately and especially habitually shuns publicity
Synonyms of chance (upon)
encounter: : to meet as an adversary or enemy
find: : to come upon often accidentally : encounter found a $10 bill on the ground
happen (on or upon): : to occur by chance — often used with it it so happens I’m going your way
hit (upon): : to reach with or as if with a sudden blow His mom told him to stop hitting his sister.
light (on or upon): : something that makes vision possible
meet: : to come into the presence of : find met him as a stranger on a plane
pitch (upon): : a black or dark viscous substance obtained as a residue in the distillation of organic materials and especially tars
stumble (on or onto): : to fall into sin or waywardness
tumble (upon): : to fall suddenly and helplessly
Words Related to chance (upon)
luck (out, on, onto, or into): : a force that brings good fortune or adversity Luck was a big factor in the outcome.
confront: : to face especially in challenge : oppose confront an enemy The mayor was confronted by a group of protesters.
face: : the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes
discover: : to make known or visible : expose discovering himself … as her adoring and magnanimous lover — T. L. Peacock
strike: : to take a course : go struck off through the brush
turn up: : turned up a turnup nose
Phrases Synonymous with chance (upon)
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