perhaps

/ˈpər.hæps/

Definitions

1. adverb

used to express doubt or uncertainty about the truth of something

“Perhaps she will arrive late.”

2. conjunction

used to introduce a suggestion or possibility

“I’m not sure if I want to go, perhaps we can call them first.”

3. noun

a doubt or uncertainty about something

“Her perhaps was evident in the way she hesitated to answer.”

4. interjection

used to express uncertainty or doubt

“Perhaps, let’s just wait and see what happens.”

Synonyms

  • it seems
  • maybe
  • possibly

Antonyms

  • certainly
  • definitely