Plural of chance
regular plural
The plural of chance is chances.
Forms of chance
| Singular | chance /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃʰɑːns] |
|---|---|
| Plural | chances /ˈt͡ʃænsɪz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Chances in a sentence
- If "Chua" is ill, the chances are that there are certain spirits who do not like his name, so the parents alter his name to "Mee," or something else, and then he gets well again.1908, Ernest Young, “Chapter 4 The children”, in Peeps at Many Lands: Siam, London: Adam and Charles Black, page 16
- But at the moment when everything was going so well, there came one of those unforeseeable chances that reduce even the most circumspectly arranged plots to the significance of a mere toss-up.1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London
- If he trains hard, his chances of winning the competition are bright.From the entry bright
- He was an aspirant to the presidency, though his chances were slim.From the entry aspirant
- After having an affair with a junior, her chances of promotion were seriously jeopardized.From the entry jeopardize
Meaning of chance
- noun An opportunity or possibility.
- noun Random occurrence; luck.
- noun The probability of something happening.
Questions about the plural of chance
- What is the plural of chance?
- The plural of chance is chances.
- Is chance countable?
- Chance is a countable and uncountable noun.
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