Chance

A supposed material or psychical agent or mode of activity other than a force, law, or purpose; fortune; fate; -- in this sense often personified.

The operation or activity of such agent.

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.

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.

Probability.

To happen, come, or arrive, without design or expectation.

To take the chances of; to venture upon; -- usually with it as object.

To befall; to happen to.

Happening by chance; casual.

By chance; perchance.

the possibility of future success; "his prospects as a writer are excellent"