Perhaps: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when suggesting something that is not certain or making a polite suggestion.

• Perhaps we could go to the park today
• She is perhaps the best player on the team

Commonly used in informal speech to indicate something that is uncertain or a possibility.

• Maybe we should try a different restaurant
• I'll maybe call you later

Used to describe something that might happen, with a slightly more formal tone than 'maybe'. Can also imply a higher level of uncertainty.

• They could possibly arrive by noon
• Is it possibly true that he didn't know about the meeting?

Utilized when describing something that could happen in the future, often with regard to significant impacts or outcomes.

• This decision could potentially affect many people
• The new technology is potentially a game-changer

Use 'perhaps' when you want to express uncertainty or a guess. It indicates that something could happen, but you’re not sure.

• Perhaps it will rain tomorrow.
• He is perhaps the best player on the team.

Use 'possibility' when referring to something that might happen or exist. It denotes a potential outcome.

• There is a possibility of rain later.
• I'm considering multiple possibilities for my career.

Use 'chance' when referring to the probability or opportunity of something happening. It often refers to specific opportunities or events.

• There is a chance it might snow tonight.
• I didn’t get the chance to talk to her.

Use 'likelihood' when you want to discuss how probable something is. It often appears in more formal or statistical contexts.

• The likelihood of winning the lottery is very low.
• There is a high likelihood of traffic this morning.