chances
n. C / Un. the possibility or likelihood that something will happen. You often use this to talk about how likely you are to succeed at something.
n. the likelihood or probability of a particular event occurring. Often used in the plural to discuss the odds of success or failure in a specific context.
The chances of rain today are very low.
The team's chances of winning the championship improved significantly after they signed the new striker.
While the mathematical chances of a total system failure remain slim, the engineering team must account for every possible variable to ensure public safety.
Often used in the plural ('chances') when discussing probability; frequently followed by 'of' or a 'that' clause.
There is a big chance thatThere is a good chance thatIn English, we usually describe a high probability as a 'good' or 'strong' chance rather than a 'big' one.