if perchance

Meanings

• interjection

  expressing a doubt or uncertainty about the past or present; 'if by chance' or 'perhaps'

  - "If perchance you have seen my lost dog, please contact me."
  - "If perchance I am wrong, I will apologize."
  - "If perchance you have an extra ticket, I would love to join you."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with if perchance
chance , dance , romance , advance

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Variants

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perchance

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'by chance' or 'perchance', from Old French 'perchans' or 'par chans' meaning 'through channels' or 'by means of'.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'if perchance' is less commonly used in modern English than in the past.

2. The phrase 'if perchance' has been used in various forms of literature and art to express uncertainty or doubt.

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Related Concepts

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1. doubt: Related to the concept of expressing uncertainty or skepticism about something.

2. chance: Related to the concept of happening by luck or accident.

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Culture

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In literature, 'if perchance' has been used to express doubt or uncertainty in various contexts, such as in Shakespeare's plays and in the works of Jane Austen.

How to Memorize "if perchance"

1. mnemonics
   

   - Think of the word 'if perchance' as meaning 'if by chance', and visualize yourself stumbling upon something unexpected.

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