chance

Definitions

A possibility or probability of something happening.

An opportunity to do something.

The occurrence of events in the absence of any obvious design or plan.

Examples

I hope I get a chance to visit Japan next year.

There is a slim chance that it will rain this afternoon.

Don't leave anything to chance; make sure you have a backup plan.

Synonyms

opportunity luck accident possibility prospect fortuity hazard

Antonyms

certainty design intent plan inevitability purpose calculation