perhaps in English: It could be true or could happen, but you are not sure; maybe. (adverb)

/pəˈhæps/

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Translation

It could be true or could happen, but you are not sure; maybe.

Word origin

From Middle English per plus haps, meaning by chance.

Origin: Middle English
Root: per hap

Examples

"Perhaps" means it is possible she forgot, but we are not sure.

Here "perhaps" shows it could happen but is not certain.

; .

Here "perhaps" gives one possible reason, not a sure one.

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This word is part of lesson 11.