CEFR A2

perhaps

adverb

Meaning

Used to show that something is possible or that you are not certain about something.

Examples

Perhaps we can go to the cinema tomorrow.
He is, perhaps, the best student in the class.

Synonyms: maybe, possibly, conceivably

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perhaps (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /pərˈhæps/

Definition

Used to show that something is possible or that you are not certain about something.

Examples

Perhaps we can go to the cinema tomorrow.
He is, perhaps, the best student in the class.
Perhaps you should ask her for help.

Synonyms of perhaps

Words with a similar meaning to perhaps:

maybe
possibly
conceivably

Antonyms of perhaps

Words with the opposite meaning to perhaps:

certainly
definitely

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