perhaps

adverb
UK: /pəˈhæps/
US: /pərˈhæps/

  1. Used to express uncertainty or possibility.

    1. Perhaps it will rain later today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Perhaps we should try a different approach, the current one isn't working. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used when making a suggestion or giving permission.

    1. Perhaps you should apologize to her. [ ] [ ]
    2. Perhaps you could start by reading the first chapter to familiarize yourself. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

possibly conceivably presumably perchance maybe

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perhaps" in English means: Used to express uncertainty or possibility., Used when making a suggestion or giving permission..

The phonetic transcription of "perhaps" is /pəˈhæps/ in British English and /pərˈhæps/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perhaps": possibly, conceivably, presumably, perchance, maybe.

Example usage of "perhaps": "Perhaps it will rain later today.". More examples on the page.