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fortuitously

English

Etymology

fortuitous +? -ly

Adverb

fortuitously (comparative more fortuitously, superlative most fortuitously)

  1. In a fortuitous manner.

Usage notes

  • Some argue that fortuitously, which means "by chance", should not be regarded as synonymous with fortunately.

Translations

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perchance

English

Etymology

From Middle English parchaunce, from Old French par cheance (by chance).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /p??(?)?t???ns/
  • Rhymes: -??ns

Adverb

perchance (not comparable)

  1. perhaps; by chance
    • 1855, Robert Browning, “Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came”, XXVII:
      A great black bird, Apollyon's bosom-friend, / Sailed past, nor beat his wide wing dragon-penned / That brushed my cap—perchance the guide I sought.

Translations

Synonyms

  • by any chance
  • maybe
  • peradventure
  • perhaps
  • possibly
  • mayhap

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