Meaning
Perhaps; possible, but you are not sure.
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Word origin
From the phrase it may be, joined into one word in Middle English.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- may be
Examples
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Perhaps it will rain later.
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Perhaps he is at home.
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Where this fits
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Past modals in English: should have, could have, must have
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The subjunctive in English: if I were you, I suggest he go
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maybe: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 7: maybe, must, night and 7 more words.