Chance vs. Lot — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Chance and Lot
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Definitions
Chance
The unknown and unpredictable element in happenings that seems to have no assignable cause.
Lot
A large number or amount; a great deal
We had lots of fun
A lot can happen in eight months
They took a lot of abuse
There are a lot of actors in the cast
Chance
A force assumed to cause events that cannot be foreseen or controlled; luck
Chance will determine the outcome.
Lot
A great deal; much
Thanks a lot
He played tennis a lot last year
Chance
Often chances The likelihood of something happening; possibility or probability
Chances are good that you will win. Is there any chance of rain?.
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Lot
A river of southern France, which rises in the Auvergne and flows 480 km (300 miles) west to meet the River Garonne south-east of Bordeaux.
Chance
An accidental or unpredictable event
"He sprang to his feet and turned to run. At the same moment by a lucky chance the moon broke through the clouds" (Arthur Conan Doyle).
Lot
(in the Bible) the nephew of Abraham, who was allowed to escape from the destruction of Sodom (Gen. 19). His wife, who disobeyed orders and looked back, was turned into a pillar of salt.
Chance
A favorable set of circumstances; an opportunity
A chance to escape.
Lot
Divide (items) into lots for sale at an auction
The contents have already been lotted up, and the auction takes place on Monday
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Chance
A risk or hazard; a gamble
Took a chance that the ice would hold me.
Lot
A large extent, amount, or number
Is in a lot of trouble.
Has lots of friends.
Chance
(Games) A raffle or lottery ticket.
Lot
Used adverbially to mean "to a great degree or extent" or "frequently"
Felt a lot better.
Ran lots faster.
Doesn't go out a whole lot.
Has seen her lots lately.
Chance
(Baseball) An opportunity to make a putout or an assist that counts as an error if unsuccessful.
Lot
A number of associated people or things
Placating an angry lot of tenants.
Kids who were a noisy lot.
Chance
Caused by or ascribable to chance; unexpected, random, or casual
A chance encounter.
A chance result.
Lot
Miscellaneous articles sold as one unit
A lot of stamps sold at an auction.
Chance
To take the risk or hazard of
We thought we could jump over the puddle, but we were not willing to chance it.
Lot
An individual of a particular kind or type
That dog is a contented lot.
Chance
To have the fortune (to be or do something); happen
"My eye chanced to fall on the wizened houseplant on the windowsill" (Elisabeth Brink).
Lot
A piece of land having specific boundaries, especially one constituting a part of a city, town, or block.
Chance
Used with the impersonal subject it and a following clause or infinitive to indicate the occurrence of a usually unexpected or chance event
"Now it chanced that this car-line was owned by gentlemen who were trying to make money" (Upton Sinclair).
Lot
A piece of land used for a given purpose
A parking lot.
Chance
(countable) An opportunity or possibility.
We had the chance to meet the president last week.
Lot
The complete grounds of a film studio.
Chance
(uncountable) Random occurrence; luck.
Why leave it to chance when a few simple steps will secure the desired outcome?
Lot
The outdoor area of a film studio.
Chance
(countable) The probability of something happening.
There is a 30 percent chance of rain tomorrow.
Lot
An object used in making a determination or choice at random
Casting lots to see who will go first.
Chance
(in plural as chances) probability; possibility.
Lot
The use of objects in making a determination or choice at random
Chosen by lot.
Chance
What befalls or happens to a person; their lot or fate.
Lot
The determination or choice so made
The lot fell on the widow's only son.
Chance
Happening by chance, casual.
Lot
One's fortune in life; one's fate
It was her lot to struggle for years in obscurity.
Chance
(obsolete) Perchance; perhaps.
Lot
To apportion by lots; allot.
Chance
To happen by chance, to occur.
It chanced that I found a solution the very next day.
Lot
To divide (land) into lots.
Chance
To befall; to happen to.
Lot
To divide (goods) into lots for sale.
Chance
To try or risk.
Shall we carry the umbrella, or chance a rainstorm?
Lot
A large quantity or number; a great deal.
To spend a lot of money
Lots of people think so
Chance
To discover something by chance.
He chanced upon a kindly stranger who showed him the way.
Lot
A separate portion; a number of things taken collectively.
A lot of stationery
Chance
(Belize) To rob, cheat or swindle someone.
The car broke down a week after I bought it. I was chanced by that fast-talking salesman.
Lot
One or more items auctioned or sold as a unit, separate from other items.
Chance
A supposed material or psychical agent or mode of activity other than a force, law, or purpose; fortune; fate; - in this sense often personified.
It is strictly and philosophically true in nature and reason that there is no such thing as chance or accident; it being evident that these words do not signify anything really existing, anything that is truly an agent or the cause of any event; but they signify merely men's ignorance of the real and immediate cause.
Any society into which chance might throw him.
That powerWhich erring men call Chance.
Lot
(informal) A number of people taken collectively.
A sorry lot
A bad lot
Chance
The operation or activity of such agent.
By chance a priest came down that way.
Lot
A distinct portion or plot of land, usually smaller than a field.
A building lot in a city
Chance
The supposed effect of such an agent; something that befalls, as the result of unknown or unconsidered forces; the issue of uncertain conditions; an event not calculated upon; an unexpected occurrence; a happening; accident; fortuity; casualty.
In the field of observation, chance favors only the mind that is prepared.
It was a chance that happened to us.
The Knave of Diamonds tries his wily arts,And wins (O shameful chance!) the Queen of Hearts.
I spake of most disastrous chance.
Lot
That which happens without human design or forethought.
Chance
A possibility; a likelihood; an opportunity; - with reference to a doubtful result; as, a chance to escape; a chance for life; the chances are all against him.
So weary with disasters, tugged with fortune.That I would get my life on any chance,To mend it, or be rid on 't
Lot
Anything (as a die, pebble, ball, or slip of paper) used in determining a question by chance, or without human choice or will.
To cast lots
To draw lots
Chance
Probability.
Lot
The part, or fate, that falls to one, as it were, by chance, or without one's planning.
Chance
To happen, come, or arrive, without design or expectation.
If a bird's nest chance to be before thee.
I chanced on this letter.
How chance, thou art returned so soon?
Lot
A prize in a lottery.
Chance
To take the chances of; to venture upon; - usually with it as object.
Come what will, I will chance it.
Lot
Allotment; lottery.
Chance
To befall; to happen to.
Lot
All members of a set; everything.
The table was loaded with food, but by evening there was nothing but crumbs; we had eaten the lot.
If I were in charge, I'd fire the lot of them.
Chance
Happening by chance; casual.
Lot
(historic) An old unit of weight used in many European countries from the Middle Ages, often defined as 1/30 or 1/32 of a (local) pound.
Chance
By chance; perchance.
Lot
To allot; to sort; to apportion.
Chance
A possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances;
The holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington
Now is your chance
Lot
To count or reckon (on or upon).
Chance
An unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another;
Bad luck caused his downfall
We ran into each other by pure chance
Lot
That which happens without human design or forethought; chance; accident; hazard; fortune; fate.
But save my life, which lot before your foot doth lay.
Chance
A risk involving danger;
You take a chance when you let her drive
Lot
Anything (as a die, pebble, ball, or slip of paper) used in determining a question by chance, or without man's choice or will; as, to cast or draw lots.
The lot is cast into the lap, but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
If we draw lots, he speeds.
Chance
A measure of how likely it is that some event will occur;
What is the probability of rain?
We have a good chance of winning
Lot
The part, or fate, which falls to one, as it were, by chance, or without his planning.
O visions ill foreseen! Each day's lot'sEnough to bear.
He was but born to tryThe lot of man - to suffer and to die.
Chance
Be the case by chance;
I chanced to meet my old friend in the street
Lot
A separate portion; a number of things taken collectively; all objects sold in a single purchase transaction; as, a lot of stationery; - colloquially, sometimes of people; as, a sorry lot; a bad lot.
I, this winter, met with a very large lot of English heads, chiefly of the reign of James I.
Chance
Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome;
When you buy these stocks you are gambling
Lot
A distinct portion or plot of land, usually smaller than a field; as, a building lot in a city.
The defendants leased a house and lot in the city of New York.
Chance
Come upon, as if by accident; meet with;
We find this idea in Plato
I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here
She chanced upon an interesting book in the bookstore the other day
Lot
A large quantity or number; a great deal; as, to spend a lot of money; to waste a lot of time on line; lots of people think so.
He wrote to her . . . he might be detained in London by a lot of business.
Chance
Occurring or appearing or singled out by chance;
Their accidental meeting led to a renewal of their friendship
Seek help from casual passers-by
A casual meeting
A chance occurrence
Lot
A prize in a lottery.
Lot
To allot; to sort; to portion.
Lot
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent;
A batch of letters
A deal of trouble
A lot of money
He made a mint on the stock market
It must have cost plenty
Lot
A parcel of land having fixed boundaries;
He bought a lot on the lake
Lot
Your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you);
Whatever my fortune may be
Deserved a better fate
Has a happy lot
The luck of the Irish
A victim of circumstances
Success that was her portion
Lot
Any collection in its entirety;
She bought the whole caboodle
Lot
An unofficial association of people or groups;
The smart set goes there
They were an angry lot
Lot
Anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random;
The luck of the draw
They drew lots for it
Lot
(Old Testament) nephew of Abraham; God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah but chose to spare Lot and his family who were told to flee without looking back at the destruction
Lot
Divide into lots, as of land, for example
Lot
Administer or bestow, as in small portions;
Administer critical remarks to everyone present
Dole out some money
Shell out pocket money for the children
Deal a blow to someone
