EnglishMain Dictionary
perhaps
Universal Words
adverb
1 possibly
SYNMAYBE:
'Are you going to come?' 'Perhaps. I'll see how I feel.' * Perhaps he's forgotten.
2 used when you want to make a statement or opinion less definite:
This is perhaps his best novel to date.
3 used when making a rough estimate:
a change which could affect perhaps 20% of the population
4 used when you agree or accept sth unwillingly, or do not want to say strongly that you disapprove:
'You could do it yourself.' 'Yeah, perhaps.'
5 used when making a polite request, offer or suggestion:
Perhaps it would be better if you came back tomorrow. * I think perhaps you've had enough to drink tonight. * Perhaps you'd like to have a wash before the others arrive. * Perhaps you would be good enough to let him know we are on our way.
