Definition of perhaps
:possibly but not certainly :maybe
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Examples of perhaps in a Sentence
perhaps we will not have to take this exam, but I doubt it
Recent Examples of perhaps from the Web
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Perhaps most importantly, gun salutes are not to be confused with three-volley salutes performed at military funerals — these are fired from rifles rather than artillery.
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Perhaps equally controversial are the Elgin Marbles, statues carved 2,500 years ago and taken from the Parthenon in Athens by British Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.
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Perhaps the desire to avoid any further scrutiny of Auburn softball was.
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Perhaps even more remarkable is that Kluber is leading the charge for a pitching staff that’s missing Andrew Miller (knee), Danny Salazar (elbow), Josh Tomlin (hamstring).
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Perhaps the leading Republican is Kevin Nicholson, a Marine Corps veteran who must explain away his Democratic past.
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This is just my opinion, that perhaps Emir Tamim is not fully in charge.
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Perhaps this outfit choice was a hint at new music.
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For McConnell, backlash against the repeal push is perhaps more a national concern than a local one.
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Origin and Etymology of perhaps
perhaps Synonyms
Synonyms
conceivably, maybe, mayhap, perchance, possiblyRelated Words
likely, probably; certainly, doubtless, sure, surely, undoubtedly; assumably, presumably, presumedly, supposably, supposedlyFirst Known Use of perhaps
1534
PERHAPS Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of perhaps for English Language Learners
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: possibly but not certainly
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