Which one is correct?
"meet by chance" or "hope to meet by chance"?

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meet by chance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a random or unplanned encounter.

This phrase is used to describe a meeting that happens unexpectedly or without prior planning.

Examples:

  • I met my old friend by chance at the supermarket.
  • We might meet by chance at the conference next week.
  • They met by chance on a hiking trail.
  • It's always exciting to meet someone by chance in a new city.
  • Do you think we'll meet by chance at the party?

Alternatives:

  • encounter by chance
  • run into by chance
  • bump into by chance
  • come across by chance
  • stumble upon by chance

hope to meet by chance

This phrase is correct and conveys the idea of wishing or desiring a coincidental meeting.

This phrase is used when expressing a hopeful expectation of meeting someone unexpectedly.

Examples:

  • I hope to meet you by chance at the concert.
  • She hoped to meet her favorite author by chance at the book signing.
  • They are planning to visit the same museum, hoping to meet by chance.
  • He hopes to meet his long-lost friend by chance in the city.
  • We hope to meet by chance during our travels.

Alternatives:

  • wish to meet by chance
  • desire to meet by chance
  • dream to meet by chance
  • long to meet by chance
  • aspirations to meet by chance
Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Meet by chance' implies a random encounter without any prior intention, while 'hope to meet by chance' suggests a desire or wish for a coincidental meeting. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize the unexpected nature of the meeting or express a hopeful expectation.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

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