Meaning of by chance in English

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  1. Adverb

    by chance

    Definitions

    1. in an incidental manner

    Examples

    • « these magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models »
  2. 2. through chance, "To sleep, perchance to dream.."
  3. 3. by accident

    Examples

    • « betrayed by a word haply overheard »
  4. 4. without advance planning

    Examples

    • « they met accidentally »

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