First Known Use: 1528
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1perhaps
adverb per·haps \pər-ˈhaps, ˈpraps\
: possibly but not certainly
Full Definition of PERHAPS
: possibly but not certainly : maybe
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Origin of PERHAPS
per + hap
Related to PERHAPS
- Synonyms
- conceivably, maybe, mayhap, perchance, possibly
2perhaps
noun
Definition of PERHAPS
: something open to doubt or conjecture
First Known Use of PERHAPS
1534
PERHAPS Defined for Kids
perhaps
adverb per·haps \pər-ˈhaps\
Definition of PERHAPS for Kids
: possibly but not certainly : maybe <Perhaps we'll go.>
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