Definitions
- Used in literature or poetry to mean 'by chance' or 'perhaps'. - Used in a formal or archaic context to mean 'luckily' or 'fortunately'. - Used in a religious context to mean 'God willing' or 'if it be God's will'.
- Used to indicate that something may happen or be true. - Used to express uncertainty or doubt about something. - Used to suggest a hypothetical or potential situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express uncertainty or possibility.
- 2Both words can be used to suggest hypothetical or potential situations.
- 3Both words are adverbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Haply is more formal and literary than possibly, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Haply implies chance or luck, while possibly suggests a greater degree of uncertainty or doubt.
- 3Usage: Haply is often used in literature or poetry, while possibly is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Connotation: Haply has a more positive connotation, suggesting good fortune or luck, while possibly can have a neutral or negative connotation, suggesting doubt or uncertainty.
Remember this!
Haply and possibly are both adverbs that express uncertainty or possibility. However, haply is an archaic word with roots in Old English that is more formal and literary, while possibly is a modern word with Latin origins that is more commonly used in everyday language. Haply implies chance or luck, while possibly suggests a greater degree of uncertainty or doubt.
