Synonyms for Chance
Definition of chance
adjective
- occurring or appearing or singled out by chance; "seek help from casual passers-by"; "a casual meeting"; "a chance occurrence"
noun
- a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; "the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington"; "now is your chance"
- an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another; "bad luck caused his downfall"; "we ran into each other by pure chance"
15 synonyms found
Writing tips for "chance"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like accidental, adventure, bump can replace "chance" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 15 alternatives available, "chance" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Chance" in song lyrics
See how chance is used in real songs:
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"You had other men; now it's my chance"
2 Live Crew — Move Somethin' -
"I won't forget the past but everyone deserves a second chance"
The 49ers f/ Harun Karim — Why I Don't Know -
"Now he don't got a chance"
4 Deep — Up 2 No Good