Perhaps: meaning, definitions and examples

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perhaps

 

[ pərˈhæps ]

Context #1

maybe

used to express uncertainty or possibility

Synonyms

maybe, possibly, potentially

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.
Context #2

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.