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perhaps

perhaps

Meaning of perhaps

English

used to say something may be true

perhaps

Pronunciation

British English
/pəˈhæps/
American English
/pɚˈhæps/

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What's the difference between perhaps, maybe, possibly, probably, and could be

🇬🇧English

same meaning, simpler and more informal

A1very often

ENMaybe he is at home.

🇬🇧English

less certain and slightly more formal

A1often

ENHe could possibly be late.

probably
🇬🇧English

more likely; the speaker is fairly sure

very often

ENIt will probably rain tonight.

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🇬🇧English
could be

informal short reply meaning it is possible

A1often

ENIt could be true.

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What does perhaps mean?

used to say something may be true

How do you pronounce perhaps?

perhaps is pronounced [pəˈhæps].

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