perhaps

adverb

UK /pə(r)ˈhæps/

Perhaps can be used in the following ways:

as a sentence adverb (making a comment on the whole sentence or clause): Perhaps we’ve met before.

as an ordinary adverb (before a number): He was perhaps 95.

1
used for saying that you are not certain about something, or that something may or may not be true
I wondered if perhaps he had fallen ill.
It is perhaps not a good idea for a seven-year-old to use a calculator.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of saying you are not sure
perhaps
maybe
presumably
1. 1a
  used when you are guessing a number or amount or are not certain about it
  There were perhaps a dozen women in the audience.
  Cook the potatoes until they are tender – perhaps 15 minutes.
  Synonyms and related words
  Describing and introducing guesses
  about
  around
  at a guess
2
spokenused when you are making a suggestion, giving advice, or making a polite request
You don’t look well – perhaps you should go to the doctor.
Perhaps we could all go out and have a meal sometime?
Perhaps you can explain what went wrong?
Synonyms and related words
Ways of asking questions and making requests
after you
any chance of...?
any luck?
Synonyms and related words
Ways of making a suggestion
perhaps
maybe
may
3
used for giving an opinion when you want to be polite and not seem too certain or definite
Perhaps it would be better for his party if he resigned.
His latest novel is perhaps his best.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of giving your opinion
perhaps
frankly
personally
4
spokenused as a polite reply to someone when you do not completely agree with what they have said
‘I think he must have made a mistake.’ ‘Yes, perhaps.’
Synonyms and related words
Polite words and expressions
hope
seem
respectfully

单词	perhaps
释义	perhaps adverb UK /pə(r)ˈhæps/ Other entries for this word perhaps someone would care to do something/would someone care to do something? phrase DEFINITIONS4 Perhaps can be used in the following ways: as a sentence adverb (making a comment on the whole sentence or clause): Perhaps we’ve met before. as an ordinary adverb (before a number): He was perhaps 95. 1 used for saying that you are not certain about something, or that something may or may not be true I wondered if perhaps he had fallen ill. It is perhaps not a good idea for a seven-year-old to use a calculator. Synonyms and related words Ways of saying you are not sure perhaps maybe presumably 1a used when you are guessing a number or amount or are not certain about it There were perhaps a dozen women in the audience. Cook the potatoes until they are tender – perhaps 15 minutes. Synonyms and related words Describing and introducing guesses about around at a guess 2 spokenused when you are making a suggestion, giving advice, or making a polite request You don’t look well – perhaps you should go to the doctor. Perhaps we could all go out and have a meal sometime? Perhaps you can explain what went wrong? Synonyms and related words Ways of asking questions and making requests after you any chance of...? any luck? Synonyms and related words Ways of making a suggestion perhaps maybe may 3 used for giving an opinion when you want to be polite and not seem too certain or definite Perhaps it would be better for his party if he resigned. His latest novel is perhaps his best. Synonyms and related words Ways of giving your opinion perhaps frankly personally 4 spokenused as a polite reply to someone when you do not completely agree with what they have said ‘I think he must have made a mistake.’ ‘Yes, perhaps.’ Synonyms and related words Polite words and expressions hope seem respectfully perhaps adverb US /pərˈhæps/ Other entries for this word perhaps someone would care to do something/would someone care to do something? phrase DEFINITIONS4 Perhaps can be used in the following ways: as a sentence adverb (making a comment on the whole sentence or clause): Perhaps we’ve met before. as an ordinary adverb (before a number): He was perhaps 95. 1 formalused for saying that you are not certain about something, or that something may or may not be true I wondered if perhaps he was sick. It is perhaps not a good idea for a seven-year-old to use a calculator. Synonyms and related words Ways of saying you are not sure perhaps maybe presumably 1a used when you are guessing a number or amount or are not certain about it There were perhaps a dozen women in the audience. Cook the potatoes until they are tender – perhaps 15 minutes. Synonyms and related words Describing and introducing guesses about around at a guess 2 spokenused when you are making a suggestion, giving advice, or making a polite request Perhaps we could all go out for dinner sometime? You don’t look well – perhaps you should go to the doctor. Perhaps you can explain what went wrong? Synonyms and related words Ways of asking questions and making requests any chance of...? any luck? any requests? Synonyms and related words Ways of making a suggestion perhaps maybe may 3 used for giving an opinion when you want to be polite and not seem too certain or definite His latest novel is perhaps his best. Perhaps it would be better for his party if he resigned. Synonyms and related words Ways of giving your opinion your two cents perhaps frankly 4 spokenused as a polite reply to someone when you do not completely agree with what they have said “I think he must have made a mistake.” “Yes, perhaps.” Synonyms and related words Polite words and expressions pardon hope seem
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