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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Drama is perhaps the world’s most abundant natural resource.
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As the Queen’s reign continues apace, perhaps one day there will be a meeting with a 13th president.
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But perhaps worse is his bold—but more mainstream—demand that NATO countries meet an arbitrary military spending goal.
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Following this line of thinking, perhaps the jumpsuit is a manifestation of the love and support Clancy receives.
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Their use meant that even if a boy panicked — perhaps because of getting snagged in a narrow passage — and got water inside his mask, the pressure would expel it.
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But how Levine made the money that's opened doors to City Hall, Air Force One and perhaps the governor's mansion is far more complex.
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Then list variable expenses, like weekend getaways, summer vacations, perhaps saving for a special gift for a girlfriend or a boyfriend.
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The 6-2 Little likely will return as a starter perhaps with 6-5 rookie Marie Gulich as the backup.
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Origin and Etymology of perhaps
per + hap
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First Known Use: circa 1520
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First Known Use of perhaps
1534
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