Hap
noun
A chance occurrence or event; an accident or fortune.
It was pure hap that I found the missing keys on the street.
Usage tips
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good hap,hap of fate,unfortunate hap
noun
A chance occurrence or event; an accident or fortune.
It was pure hap that I found the missing keys on the street.
Usage tips
Neutral
good hap,hap of fate,unfortunate hap
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used in literary contexts to suggest fortune
In Shakespeare's works, hap often equates to the whims of fate.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Hap can express positivity but can also imply randomness
Finding love can be described as a hap, highlighting its unpredictable nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In some cultures, hap signifies destiny
In folklore, a 'hap' can mean a significant life event seemingly out of one's control.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used in literary contexts to suggest fortune
In Shakespeare's works, hap often equates to the whims of fate.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Hap can express positivity but can also imply randomness
Finding love can be described as a hap, highlighting its unpredictable nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In some cultures, hap signifies destiny
In folklore, a 'hap' can mean a significant life event seemingly out of one's control.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used in literary contexts to suggest fortune
In Shakespeare's works, hap often equates to the whims of fate.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Hap can express positivity but can also imply randomness
Finding love can be described as a hap, highlighting its unpredictable nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In some cultures, hap signifies destiny
In folklore, a 'hap' can mean a significant life event seemingly out of one's control.
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