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Word: Fair Chance

Definition:
"Fair chance" is a noun that means a reasonable opportunity or probability of success in a particular situation. It suggests that everyone involved has an equal opportunity to achieve a positive outcome.

Usage Instructions:
You can use "fair chance" when talking about opportunities in various contexts, such as competitions, job applications, or any situation where success is possible.

Example Sentence:
"Everyone in the race had a fair chance of winning because they all trained hard and started at the same time."

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "fair chance" can be used to discuss conditions or factors that contribute to success.

Word Variants:

• Fairness (noun): The quality of being just or equitable.
• Fair (adjective): Just, equitable, or impartial.

Different Meanings:

1. Fair (adjective): Can also mean light in color or beautiful.
   • Example: "She has fair skin."
2. Chance (noun): A possibility of something happening.
   • Example: "There is a chance of rain tomorrow."

Synonyms:

• Equal opportunity
• Reasonable opportunity
• Just chance
• Level playing field

Idioms:

While there isn't a direct idiom for "fair chance," you might hear: - "Level playing field": This means that everyone has the same opportunity to succeed, just like in sports where all players have the same conditions to compete.

Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific phrasal verbs directly connected to "fair chance," but you might use related phrases like: - "Give someone a chance": To allow someone the opportunity to do something. - Example: "She gave him a chance to prove himself."

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Noun

1. a reasonable probability of success

Synonyms

• sporting chance