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- [per-haps]
- /pərˈhæps/
- /pəˈhæps/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-haps]
- /pərˈhæps/
Definitions of perhaps word
- adverb perhaps maybe; possibly: Perhaps the package will arrive today. 1
- abbreviation PERHAPS possibly 1
- adverb perhaps You use perhaps to express uncertainty, for example, when you do not know that something is definitely true, or when you are mentioning something that may possibly happen in the future in the way you describe. 0
- adverb perhaps You use perhaps in opinions and remarks to make them appear less definite or more polite. 0
- adverb perhaps You use perhaps when you are making suggestions or giving advice. Perhaps is also used in formal English to introduce requests. 0
- adverb perhaps You can say perhaps as a response to a question or remark, when you do not want to agree or accept, but think that it would be rude to disagree or refuse. 0
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Origin of perhaps
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; earlier perhappes, perhapis by haps. See per, hap1, -s1
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Parts of speech for Perhaps
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
perhaps popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
perhaps usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for perhaps
adv perhaps
- as likely as not — very probably
- assumably — in a presumable manner
- at all — You use at all at the end of a clause to give emphasis in negative statements, conditional clauses, and questions.
- by any means — in any way possible; at all; somehow
noun perhaps
- guesstimate — to estimate without substantial basis in facts or statistics.
- conjecture — A conjecture is a conclusion that is based on information that is not certain or complete.
adverb perhaps
- arguably — You can use arguably when you are stating your opinion or belief, as a way of giving more authority to it.
- debatably — in a debatable or disputable manner
- disputably — In a disputable manner.
- expediently — In an expedient manner.
Antonyms for perhaps
adverb perhaps
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
- definitely — You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
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See also
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