What is another word for chance on?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈans ˈɒn] (IPA)

The phrase "chance on" is often used to describe an unexpected encounter or discovery. However, there are several other synonyms that can be used in its place. Some examples include stumble upon, happen upon, come across, encounter, find, and discover. Each of these words conveys the same idea of something being stumbled across or found unexpectedly. "Stumble upon" and "happen upon" both add an element of surprise to the discovery, while "come across" and "encounter" suggest a more deliberate effort to find something. "Find" and "discover" are more general terms that can be used to describe any type of unexpected discovery.

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What are the hypernyms for Chance on?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Chance on?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for chance on (as verbs)

What are the opposite words for chance on?

The antonyms for the term "chance on" are "miss" and "avoid." When we say "chance on," we mean to come across or stumble upon something by chance or accident. However, when we say "miss," we refer to not coming across something, not finding something, or not being able to reach something. On the other hand, when we say "avoid," we mean to prevent something from happening or to stay away from something. Therefore, depending on the context, one may use different antonyms for "chance on" to convey the opposite meaning.

What are the antonyms for Chance on?

Famous quotes with Chance on

  • There's a way of playing safe, there's a way of using tricks and there's the way I like to play which is dangerously where you're going to take a chance on making mistakes in order to create something you haven't created before.
    Dave Brubeck
  • I did a film which was considered an independent movie with Dustin Hoffman and Andy Garcia called Confidence, and that's the type of film I was willing to take a chance on that because of the caliber of people involved with the film.
    Morris Chestnut
  • I say if you're going to take a chance on something, you just go full balls to the wall.
    Toby Keith
  • So, I was just a young guy, maybe with an idea, and Cecil Taylor, himself a rebel, would take a chance on a guy like me. It turned out to be a very symbiotic partnership. I learned a lot from him.
    Archie Shepp
  • There's no second chance on stage, and I was trained to make the most of my first chance.
    Kate Smith

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