Chance

1. 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.
2. To take the chances of; to venture upon; -- usually with it as object.
3. Happening by chance; casual.
4. The operation or activity of such agent.
5. To befall; to happen to.
6. A supposed material or psychical agent or mode of activity other than a force, law, or purpose; fortune; fate; -- in this sense often personified.
7. Probability.
8. 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.
9. By chance; perchance.
10. To happen, come, or arrive, without design or expectation.