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Synonyms & Similar Words
remote possibility
outside chance
long shot
small chance
faint hope
glimmer of hope
narrow opportunity
slight prospect
fragile chance
meager opportunity
unlikely event
improbable occurrence
doubtful chance
uncertain prospect
barely possible
hardly likely
remote likelihood
small likelihood
low probability
faint possibility
slim possibility
poor chance
minimal chance
negligible chance
insignificant chance
tiny chance
infinitesimal chance
fractional chance
Meaning of Slim chance
A slim chance refers to a small or slight possibility of something happening.
Definitions
- A slim chance is a small or slight possibility of something happening, often used to describe a situation where the likelihood of success or occurrence is low.
- It can also refer to a faint or remote possibility, often used to convey that something is unlikely to happen.
Etymology of Slim chance
The phrase "slim chance" originated in the mid-19th century, with "slim" meaning small or slight, and "chance" referring to a possibility or probability.
The term is thought to have come from the idea of something being slim or narrow, implying a small or limited opportunity.
Example Uses
- The team has a slim chance of winning the championship, but they're still going to try their best.
- She has a slim chance of getting the job, but she's going to apply anyway.
- The slim chance of success didn't deter him from pursuing his dreams.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
likely chance
strong possibility
good chance
high probability
certain event
probable occurrence
almost certain
highly likely
very likely
quite possible
fairly likely
reasonably likely
moderately likely
rather likely
somewhat likely
more likely than not
probable
plausible
believable
credible
convincing