chancing

[ˈtʃansɪŋ]

chancing Definition

• 1. taking a risk or doing something despite the possibility of negative consequences
• 2. happening by chance or coincidence

Using chancing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chancing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm chancing it and hoping that I'll get the job.

• Example

  He was chancing his luck by asking her out again.

• Example

  The success of the project is chancing on the outcome of the meeting.

chancing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chancing

• risking
• gambling
• venturing
• trying
• undertaking

Antonyms for chancing

• avoiding
• evading
• shirking

Idioms Using chancing

• not a chance

  used to say that there is no possibility of something happening

  Example

  Not a chance am I going to that party.

• stand a chance

  have a possibility of succeeding or being effective

  Example

  If we work hard, we might stand a chance of winning the game.

• take a chance

  to do something risky or uncertain

  Example

  I decided to take a chance and invest in the stock market.

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Summary: chancing in Brief

The verb 'chancing' [ˈtʃansɪŋ] refers to taking risks or doing something despite the possibility of negative consequences. It can also mean happening by chance or coincidence. Examples include 'I'm chancing it and hoping that I'll get the job,' and 'He was chancing his luck by asking her out again.' Idioms like 'not a chance' and 'take a chance' further illustrate the concept of risk-taking.