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Meaning of only chance
The primary meaning of "only chance" refers to the sole opportunity available to achieve something or avoid a particular situation.
Etymology of only chance
The phrase "only chance" is derived from the words "only" and "chance"
"Only" comes from Old English "ānlic" meaning "alone" or "single"
"Chance" comes from Old French "cheance" meaning "fortune" or "luck"
The phrase has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a single opportunity or possibility
Synonyms
sole opportunity
last resort
final shot
one chance
single chance
lone chance
unique chance
exclusive chance
one-off chance
solitary chance
isolated chance
only hope
last hope
final hope
sole hope
last chance saloon
final straw
last ditch
last gasp
final opportunity
one last chance
single opportunity
last opportunity
final chance
sole opportunity
one shot
single shot
one try
single try
last try
final try
last attempt
final attempt
Definitions
- The only possibility of achieving something or avoiding a particular situation
- * A single opportunity that is available to someone
- * The last or sole means of doing something or achieving something
Usage Examples
- This is our only chance to make a good impression on the investors
- * She saw the scholarship as her only chance to attend college
- * The team's only chance of winning the game was to score a touchdown in the final minute
Antonyms
multiple chances
several opportunities
many options
numerous choices
ample chances
sufficient opportunities
adequate options
plenty of choices
diverse possibilities
various alternatives
several alternatives
multiple options
numerous possibilities
many alternatives
several choices
ample opportunities
sufficient chances