🤔Perhaps

adverb
/pəˈhæps/

Meaning

possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion
used to express uncertainty or possibility

Example Sentences

Perhaps we should call before visiting to make sure they're home.

Perhaps we should wait until tomorrow to make the decision.

Synonyms

maybe, possibly, conceivably, perchance, potentially, probably
Entry 1
maybe, possibly, conceivably, perchance, potentially
Entry 2
maybe, possibly, conceivably, perchance, probably

Antonyms

certainly, definitely, surely, undoubtedly, absolutely
Entry 1
certainly, definitely, surely, undoubtedly, absolutely
Entry 2
certainly, definitely, surely

Collocations

perhaps not, perhaps so, perhaps because, perhaps more importantly, perhaps even, perhaps then
Entry 1
perhaps not, perhaps so, perhaps because, perhaps more importantly
Entry 2
perhaps not, perhaps so, perhaps even, perhaps then

More Example Sentences

Perhaps both of us should verify the information once.

Perhaps in the future I will be able to help, but not right now.

This is a complicated matter, perhaps we can discuss it separately later.

Perhaps I am misunderstanding, but the information I have is a bit different.