equal chance

Meanings

1. 1phrasecountable

   The same possibility or opportunity for everyone involved, without unfair advantage.

   Grammar: Used as a countable noun phrase; you can say 'an equal chance' or 'equal chances'.

   Patterns

   • have an equal chance of something
   • give someone an equal chance
   • an equal chance to do something

   All students should have an equal chance to succeed in the exam.

   The new rules give every applicant an equal chance at the job.

   In a fair lottery, each ticket has an equal chance of winning.

2. 2phrasecountabletechnical

   The same probability of something happening, as in statistics or games.

   Grammar: Used in technical contexts to talk about probability.

   Patterns

   • an equal chance of something happening

   When you flip a fair coin, heads and tails have an equal chance of appearing.

   In this experiment, each outcome has an equal chance.

Common combinations

have an equal chance

Everyone should have an equal chance to speak.

give someone an equal chance

The manager promised to give all candidates an equal chance.

an equal chance of success

Both plans have an equal chance of success.

an equal chance to win

The competition gives each team an equal chance to win.

Synonyms and how they differ

fair chance

This emphasizes fairness rather than exact sameness; it often suggests a reasonable opportunity.

equal opportunity

This is more formal and often used about jobs, education, and rights.

Opposites

Word family

equally adverb

In the same way or to the same degree.

equality noun

The state of being equal in status, rights, or opportunities.

Commonly confused: equal chance or equal chances?

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