Kilo Lingo

perhaps

/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

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

tomorrow.

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 16.