Another Word For Perhaps

Meaning

The word "perhaps" is used to express uncertainty or possibility. When you say "perhaps," you're suggesting that something could be true or could happen, but you’re not sure about it. It indicates a chance or a likelihood rather than certainty.

Synonyms

• Maybe
• Possibly
• Probably
• Likely
• Conceivably

Antonyms

• Certainly
• Definitely
• Unquestionably
• Undoubtedly
• Clearly

Etymology

The word "perhaps" comes from the combination of "per" (meaning "through" or "by") and "haps" (an old word meaning "luck" or "chance"). This combines to convey the sense of something happening by chance or possibility.

Examples

1. Perhaps we should consider a different approach to this problem.
2. She might arrive late, perhaps due to traffic.
3. I will, perhaps, join you for dinner later.
4. Perhaps it’s time to rethink our strategy for the project.
5. There will be a meeting tomorrow, perhaps at 10 AM.