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haply
[ hap-lee ]
adverb
- perhaps; by chance.
haply
/ ˈhæplɪ /
adverb
- sentence modifier an archaic word for perhaps
Word History and Origins
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"?
He was continually aware of the necessity to put himself right with Heaven, lest haply Aucassin spoke truth and to hell went the harpers and singers; for the Church’s condemnation of his tribe was unequivocal.
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.
Believers! when ye confront a troop, stand firm and make frequent mention of the name of Allah; haply it shall fare well with you.
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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