by chance

/baɪ tʃæns/
/baɪ tʃɑns/
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Definitions of by chance
  1. adverb
    by accident
    synonyms: by luck, haply
  2. adverb
    through chance, "To sleep, perchance to dream.."
    synonyms: perchance
  3. adverb
    without advance planning
    synonyms: accidentally, circumstantially, unexpectedly
Pronunciation
US
/baɪ tʃæns/
UK
/baɪ tʃɑns/
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