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p-uh-HAPS/pəˈhæps/

Perhaps means it may be true; you are not sure. Perhaps she is busy. It is a little more formal than maybe. Both can start a sentence. Perhaps not is a polite disagreement.

Meaning

Used to say that something may be true.

Examples

• “Perhaps she is at work.”
• “Perhaps we should wait.”
• “It will take an hour, perhaps more.”

Good to know

Similar to maybe; a little more formal. Can start a sentence.

Near in meaning

maybe

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