шансы
odds
the chance that something will happen
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шансы with English translation
шансы usage examples
The odds of success are better than we thought.
Шансы на успех лучше, чем мы думали.
What are the odds that the train will be late?
Каковы шансы, что поезд опоздает?
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шансы synonyms
What's the difference between шансы / вероятность / шансы на победу / шанс
odds — the chance that something will happen
The odds of success are better than we thought.
Шансы на успех лучше, чем мы думали.
The most general neutral word for the chance that something will happen or succeed.
He has good odds of winning.
У него хорошие шансы на победу.
A more formal and precise word, often used in science, statistics, and formal contexts.
The odds of rain tomorrow are high.
Вероятность дождя завтра высока.
A more specific phrase: it refers specifically to the chance of winning, not chance in general.
They have odds of winning in the final.
У них есть шансы на победу в финале.
Usually means a single opportunity or a lucky opening rather than probability in general; often used in the singular.
I have a chance to change the situation.
У меня есть шанс изменить ситуацию.
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How to pronounce шансы and what this word means
шансы translation: odds. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce шансы
[ˈʂansɨ]
шансы translation
odds
шансы examples
The odds of success are better than we thought.
шансы transcription
[ˈʂansɨ]
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Questions about this word
шансы meaning: what does it mean?
вероятность того, что что-то произойдёт
шансы pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
шансы is pronounced as [ˈʂansɨ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
шансы definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The odds of success are better than we thought. Translation: Шансы на успех лучше, чем мы думали.
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