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peradventure

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Peradventure (adv) means (old-fashioned) Perhaps or possibly.

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(old-fashioned) Perhaps or possibly.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came from Middle English peraventure, peradventure, from Old French par aventure; the spelling was later modified as though it came from Latin. Equivalent to per- + adventure.

Synonyms

mayhap perhaps maybe possibly perchance

Related words

maybe perhaps possibly depends potentially undoubtedly arguably doubtless

Rhymes for peradventure

pure cure sure azure nature future manure secure impure injure figure allure

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What is the meaning of peradventure?

"peradventure" (adv) means (old-fashioned) Perhaps or possibly.

What is another word for peradventure?

Other words for "peradventure" include mayhap, perhaps, maybe, possibly, perchance.

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