Used in a Sentence

perchance

How to use perchance in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for perchance.

Editorial note

"Did you perchance get your worldview from anime?

Examples4
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

through chance, "To sleep, perchance to dream.."

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of perchance gathered in one view.

adverb

through chance, "To sleep, perchance to dream.."

adverb

by chance; "perhaps she will call tomorrow"; "we may possibly run into them at the concert"; "it may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for perchance.

adverb

through chance, "To sleep, perchance to dream.."

adverb

by chance; "perhaps she will call tomorrow"; "we may possibly run into them at the concert"; "it may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time"

Example sentences

1

"Did you perchance get your worldview from anime?

2

The downside is if perchance someone were to try and purchase your non-existant copy.

3

I clicked on the 'Boston' button, and it shows this weird top status-bar drop down thing which flashes the message: 'Going to "Hahvahd," perchance?'.

4

Is there an audio or video archive of this presentation available on the web perchance?

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use perchance in a sentence?

"Did you perchance get your worldview from anime?

What does perchance mean?

through chance, "To sleep, perchance to dream.."

What part of speech is perchance?

perchance is commonly used as adverb.