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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