perhaps

¹per·haps

adv \pər-ˈhaps, ˈpraps\

Definition of PERHAPS

: possibly but not certainly : maybe

Examples of PERHAPS

1. <perhaps we will not have to take this exam, but I doubt it>

Origin of PERHAPS

per + hap

First Known Use: 1528

Related to PERHAPS

Synonyms: conceivably, maybe, mayhap, perchance, possibly

Related Words: likely, probably; certainly, doubtless, sure, surely, undoubtedly; assumably, presumably, presumedly, supposably, supposedly

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Rhymes with PERHAPS

collapse, elapse, prolapse, relapse, synapse, time-lapse