Perhaps: meaning, definitions and examples
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perhaps
[ pərˈhæps ]
maybe
used to express uncertainty or possibility
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Perhaps we should wait for more information before making a decision.
- I'll perhaps come to the party, but I'm not sure yet.
possibility
a possibility or chance
Synonyms
chance, likelihood, possibility
Examples of usage
- There is a perhaps that it will rain later today.
- The perhaps of success is slim, but we will try our best.
Translations
Translations of the word "perhaps" in other languages:
🇵🇹 talvez
🇮🇳 शायद (shayad)
🇩🇪 vielleicht
🇮🇩 mungkin
🇺🇦 можливо
🇵🇱 może
🇯🇵 もしかしたら (moshikashitara)
🇫🇷 peut-être
🇪🇸 quizás
🇹🇷 belki
🇰🇷 아마도 (amado)
🇸🇦 ربما (rubbama)
🇨🇿 možná
🇸🇰 možno
🇨🇳 也许 (yěxǔ)
🇸🇮 morda
🇮🇸 kannski
🇰🇿 мүмкін (mümkin)
🇬🇪 შესაძლოა (shesadzloa)
🇦🇿 bəlkə
🇲🇽 quizás
Word origin
The word 'perhaps' originated from the Middle English 'perhapp' which means 'by chance'. The term has been in use since the 14th century and has evolved to its current form in modern English. It is commonly used in everyday language to express uncertainty or possibility.