haply

American  

[hap-lee] / ˈhæp li /

adverb

Archaic.

1. perhaps; by chance.

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haply British  

/ ˈhæplɪ /

adverb

1. (sentence modifier) an archaic word for perhaps

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Etymology

Origin of haply

First recorded in 1325–75, haply is from the Middle English word hapliche. See hap ¹, -ly

Example Sentences

Friends whom the softest whistle of my call Brought to my side in love that knew no doubt, Would I not seek to cross the jasper wall If haply I might find you there "without"?

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From him whose childhood cherished by thy care, Weathered long years of sickness and despair, Take what may haply touch the best above, Truth’s tender praise! and tears of grateful love.

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With still more reason, the Qur'an should be read in the same way, for is it not written: "God setteth forth these similitudes to men that haply they may be admonished."

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How much more if haply the people had eaten freely to-day of the spoil of their enemies which they found! for had there not been a much greater slaughter among the Philistines?”

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When this vain fervour sadly sobers down, I'll love you still, white maid, with eyes so brown And voice so passing sweet, And haply with Apollo's laurel crown My love's foredoomed defeat.

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