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haply

[/ˈhæp.li/]
adverb
talvez, por acaso, casualmente
1. by chance; perhaps; possibly (archaic or literary usage)
Haply the poem will inspire future generations.
Talvez o poema inspire futuras gerações.
2. it may be that; perchance (archaic)
Haply you will find what you seek in the old library.
Por acaso você encontrará o que procura na antiga biblioteca.
Synonyms
perhapsmaybepossiblyperchanceby chanceaccidentally
Antonyms
certainlydefinitelysurely

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
talvez, por acaso
Used in formal or literary contexts; archaic in modern usage
Portugal
talvez, porventura
Porventura is more commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese; haply is considered archaic
General English
archaic/literary form
Primarily found in classical literature and poetry; rarely used in contemporary English

Related Idioms & Phrases

by hap or hazard
happen upon
leave to chance
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