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Definition of perhaps - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
uncertainty politenessshows uncertainty or makes statements less definite or polite
- Perhaps we could try a different approach?
- Perhaps we should call ahead to confirm the reservation.
- She smiled and said, 'Perhaps later,' then walked away.
Expressions with perhaps
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used to suggest something is unlikely
She said she would join us, but perhaps not.
Origin of perhaps
Middle English, 'per' (by) + 'haps' (chance)
Terms with perhaps included in their meaning
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uncertain timing
perhaps at an unknown later time, sometimes implying hope
polite reminder
someone ought to show appreciation, perhaps after forgetting
likelihood
probably or perhaps
indicating possibility
perhaps, possibly
language
perhaps or maybe, indicating uncertainty
possibility
perhaps or possibly in a situation
abr: perhaps
used when something is not certain or sure
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- French:peut-être, ...
- German:vielleicht, ...
- Italian:forse, ...
- Spanish:quizás, ...
- Portuguese:talvez, ...
- Chinese:也许, ...
- Japanese:もしかすると, ...
- Arabic:رُبَّمَا, ...
- Hebrew:אוּלַי, ...
- Russian:возможно, ...
- Ukrainian:можливо, ...
- Hindi:शायद, ...
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