Happenstance

C1 8+

Synonyms of happenstance

Antonyms of happenstance

Collocations of happenstance

fortunate coincidence
Frequency: 70 %

It was a fortunate coincidence that they both ended up at the same cafe.

serendipitous moment
Frequency: 65 %

Their serendipitous moment led to a lifelong friendship.

random chance
Frequency: 60 %

Their meeting was just a random chance encounter.

unexpected turn of events
Frequency: 50 %

The project took an unexpected turn of events due to happenstance.

accidental encounter
Frequency: 45 %

Their relationship started as an accidental encounter at a party.

Idiomatic Expressions for happenstance

  • Phrase: pure happenstance
    Meaning: complete coincidence
    Usage: It was pure happenstance that I ran into my neighbor while on vacation in another country.