Meaning of by chance in English
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Adverb
by chanceDefinitions
1. in an incidental mannerExamples
- « these magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models »
- 2. through chance, "To sleep, perchance to dream.."
- 3. by accident
Examples
- « betrayed by a word haply overheard »
- 4. without advance planning
Examples
- « they met accidentally »
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