What is another word for perhaps?
What is another word for perhaps?
Synonyms of perhaps
- conceivably,
- maybe,
- mayhap,
- perchance,
- possibly.
What’s an antonym for perhaps?
Opposite of perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement) definitely. certainly. clearly. categorically.
What is the best definition of perhaps?
Perhaps is defined as possibly or maybe, or as a polite way to give advice or make a suggestion. When someone asks if you are going to attend a party and you are not yet sure, this is an example of a time when you might say “perhaps I will go.”
What’s the difference between perhaps and maybe?
We use them when we think something is possible, but we are not certain. We use maybe mostly in front or end position whereas perhaps is used in front, mid and end position: A: Have you seen my glasses?
What does haply mean?
: by chance, luck, or accident.
Is perhaps a formal word?
In American English, perhaps is not very common. In fact, it is considered as rather formal. Perhaps is an adverb. It can be used to modify an entire sentence.
Can I say perhaps?
What does it mean when a guy says perhaps?
When someone asks if you want to do something and you say “Perhaps” — you haven’t committed. It’s another way of saying “I don’t know” or “It’s possible.
Where is perhaps used?
You use perhaps to express uncertainty, for example, when you do not know that something is definitely true, or when you are mentioning something that may possibly happen in the future in the way you describe. Millson regarded her thoughtfully. Perhaps she was right. In the end they lose millions, perhaps billions.
Where do you put perhaps in a sentence?
Perhaps sentence example. Perhaps I’ll move further east and see if the plucking is better when the weather is cooler. Perhaps it’s enough to put me to sleep. They say he is hunting in the woods, and perhaps will ride out this way.
What does haply mean in Old English?
perhaps
haply Definitions and Synonyms adverbliterary. DEFINITIONS1. 1. an old word meaning ‘perhaps’; perchance.
What does despising someone mean?
transitive verb. 1 : to look down on with disrespect or aversion despised the weak. 2 : to regard as negligible, worthless, or distasteful despises organized religion.