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- [hap]
- /hæp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hap]
- /hæp/
Definitions of haps word
- noun haps Apis. 1
- verb without object haps to happen: if it so hap. 1
- verb with object haps to cover with or as with a comforter or quilt. 1
- noun haps Plural form of hap. 1
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Origin of haps
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English < Old Norse happ luck, chance; akin to Old English gehæp fit, convenient; probably akin to OCS kobŭ auspice, Old Irish cob victory
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Parts of speech for Haps
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
haps popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
haps usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for haps
noun haps
- chances — Plural form of chance.
- accidents — Plural form of accident.
- advantages — A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
- adventures — Plural form of adventure.
- casts — Assign a part in a play, movie, or other production to (an actor).
Antonyms for haps
noun haps
- certainties — Plural form of certainty.
- designs — Plural form of design.
- misfortunes — adverse fortune; bad luck.
Top questions with haps
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