Haply Meaning in English

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Definition

An old or literary word meaning 'perhaps' or 'by chance.'

Usage & Nuances

Extremely rare in modern use, mostly found in poetry, old texts, or Shakespeare. Not used in everyday conversation; use 'perhaps', 'maybe', or 'possibly' instead.

• Spanish: quizás - tal vez (arcaico)
• Portuguese (BR): talvez (arcaico) - por acaso (arcaico)
• Portuguese (PT): talvez (arcaico) - porventura (arcaico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 或许（古语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 或許（古語）
• Hindi: संभवत: (पुराना/काव्यात्मक)
• Arabic: ربما (قديم/شعري)
• Bengali: সম্ভবত - কদাচিৎ
• Russian: возможно - может быть (устар.)
• Japanese: たぶん（古語） - おそらく（文学的）
• Vietnamese: có lẽ (cổ văn) - biết đâu
• Korean: 어쩌면 (고어) - 혹시 (문학적)
• Turkish: belki (eski/literer) - olasılıkla (edebi)
• Urdu: شاید (قدیم یا ادبی)
• Indonesian: barangkali (kuno/sastra) - boleh jadi (usang)

Example Sentences

Haply we'll meet again, when the time is right.

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It may haply rain tomorrow.

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She will haply arrive soon.

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Haply, they will forgive him.

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He wandered into the garden haply, lost in thought.

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The poet used the word haply to show uncertainty.

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