adv
perchance
pur-CHAHNS
Perchance (adv) means Perhaps; possibly (an old-fashioned or literary word). Example: “Perchance we shall meet again one day.”
adv
1
Perhaps; possibly (an old-fashioned or literary word).
"Perchance we shall meet again one day."
How to use perchance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned way of saying "maybe" or "perhaps", now mostly used for poetic or humorous effect.
When to use it
Rarely used in everyday modern speech; it sounds deliberately archaic or theatrical, as in Shakespeare's "to sleep, perchance to dream".
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Etymology
From Old French par cheance, literally "by chance".
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What does “perchance” mean?
The word “perchance” means perhaps; possibly (an old-fashioned or literary word). In plain terms, an old-fashioned way of saying "maybe" or "perhaps", now mostly used for poetic or humorous effect.
How do you pronounce “perchance”?
“Perchance” is pronounced pur-CHAHNS (/ˌpɜɹˈtʃæns/ in IPA).
How do you use “perchance” in a sentence?
Here is “perchance” used in a sentence: “Perchance we shall meet again one day.”
What part of speech is “perchance”?
“Perchance” is an adverb.
Where does the word “perchance” come from?
The word “perchance” comes from Old French. From Old French par cheance, literally "by chance".
