perhaps

/pə'hæps, (Àthtục) præps/ Cách viết khác : (praps) /praps/
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perhaps

Perhaps she will call tomorrow.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • Used to express uncertainty or possibility: "perhaps" indicates that something is not certain but is possible or might be true. It is used to suggest a tentative idea or to soften a statement.
Usage
  • "Perhaps" is used to introduce a suggestion, a possible explanation, or a polite request. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause.
  • It is synonymous with "maybe" and "possibly," but is considered slightly more formal than "maybe."
Examples
  • At the beginning of a sentence:
    • Perhaps we should leave now. (It is possible that we should leave now.)
    • Perhaps it will rain later. (It might rain later.)
  • In the middle of a sentence:
    • We could, perhaps, find another solution. (We might be able to find another solution.)
    • She is perhaps the best candidate for the job. (She is possibly the best candidate.)
  • As a polite or hesitant response:
    • "Will you come to the party?" – "Perhaps." (Maybe I will.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Perhaps not": Used to express a negative possibility or to politely disagree.
    • "Is this a good idea?" – "Perhaps not." (It is possible that this is not a good idea.)
  • "Perhaps so": Used to agree tentatively with a suggestion.
    • "Do you think he'll agree?" – "Perhaps so." (It's possible that he will.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Maybe (adv): A more informal synonym for "perhaps."
    • Maybe I'll see you tomorrow.
  • Possibly (adv): Often used interchangeably with "perhaps," but can also imply a slightly higher degree of uncertainty or a smaller chance.
    • I will possibly arrive late.
  • Perchance (adv, archaic/poetic): An old-fashioned or literary word meaning "perhaps" or "by chance."
    • If perchance you see him, give him my regards.
Synonyms
  • Maybe: Possibly; used to express uncertainty.
  • Possibly: Used to indicate a chance that something may happen or be true.
  • Conceivably: Used to say that something can be imagined or believed to be possible.
Related Phrases
  • Or perhaps: Used to introduce an alternative possibility.
    • We could go to the cinema, or perhaps we could stay home.
  • Perhaps it's best to...: A polite way to make a suggestion.
    • Perhaps it's best to wait for more information.
perhaps

Perhaps she will call tomorrow.

Adverb
  1. by chance
    • perhaps she will call tomorrow
    • we may possibly run into them at the concert
    • it may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time

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