Perhaps

Word PERHAPS
Character 7
Hyphenation per haps
Pronunciations /pəˈhæps/

Definitions and meanings of "Perhaps"

What do we mean by perhaps?

Maybe; possibly. adverb

It may be; possibly; peradventure; perchance.

By chance; peradventure; perchance; it may be. adverb

Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty. adverb

By chance. adverb

By chance adverb

An uncertainty.

Adv. 1. Possibly but not certainly; uncertain 2. Maybe; possibly 3. Risky 4. No guarentees 5. Results could be positive or negative Urban Dictionary

When a person doesn't want to admit you/someone else is right. Urban Dictionary

What she says the most when you ask to hook up but yet it never happened anyway Urban Dictionary

The answer to any question that you don't know the answer to. In many cases, it leaves the person in a state confused bewilderment when you answer with it. Urban Dictionary

The true more devious form of saying maybe while having some class. It still makes you a douche bag if you don't confirm your answer. Ellipses add extra confusion just to mess around. Urban Dictionary

Singular form of Perhaps. Urban Dictionary

Something you say when the probability is unsure, maybe for the speaker or the listener or even for both. A mystery to the listener, the truth known only by the speaker. Urban Dictionary

An image of the cow from some nickelodeon show with the subtitle "perhaps" in bold letters. Urban Dictionary

Maybe Urban Dictionary

Something said when a hottish girl walks past Urban Dictionary

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The word "perhaps" in example sentences

I will leave you, Sir, I will fly; there will be enough other children to comfort you in your old age, since my mother lays three times a year; I will go far away and hide my misery from you, and perhaps, ” I added sobbing, “perhaps I shall find, in our neighbor’s garden or in the gutters, some worms or spiders wherewith to support my sad existence. ❋ Unknown (1917)

Here is my duty to Altamaha plain before me; perhaps they ’ll let me help settle the Negro problems there, —perhaps they won’t. ❋ William Edward Burghardt (1903)

“I might perhaps go to Leipsic while you are in Constance, -- _perhaps_.” ❋ Anne Warner (1891)

That action completely disarms us and perhaps -- I only say _perhaps_ -- justifies you, in a measure, in the stupendous demand which you are now making. ❋ Harry Collingwood (1886)

Perhaps they were worshipers of the Sun; and perhaps, amid all their misery, oh, _perhaps, _ some ray of truth from the great Father of Lights may have streamed into those darkened souls! ❋ John Gibson Paton (1865)

'that a man of my order -- sincerity, perhaps genius [in the Journal a private note is here inserted, "not _perhaps_"], is not employed. ❋ George Paston (N/A)

But perhaps -- _perhaps_ -- I shall let you off lightly if you tell us where the Banshee lives. " ❋ Edward Ormondroyd (N/A)

And perhaps it would have been a good fing; _perhaps_ Grandmamma would have told Cook not to send up quite so much, and ---- " ❋ Mrs. Molesworth (1880)

Overseas aidThe indefatigable Scottish though born in Brighton full-back Russell Martin is called the Norfolk Cafu, a nickname perhaps as laden with irony as Ray "the Romford Pelé" Parlour's. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Literature: a name perhaps invented by Shakespeare for a character in his play The Merchant of Venice. ❋ Bruce Lansky (2010)

Kira stressed the word perhaps overmuch, but she meant it to burn. ❋ DAFYDD AB HUGH (2008)

Pat Buchanan wrote an interesting article on how he felt that Putin perhaps is being setup. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The first question has to be whether Hugo Chavez has popular support for this move, to extend his term perhaps indefinitely. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Since you used the term perhaps, then I know damn well you didn’t. ❋ Unknown (2006)

I used the term perhaps too loosely to cover all three which, taken together, stress dance if it is extended to include mime (Sho-Jo was done by Ballet Intime). ❋ Maisel, Edward (1985)

The final part might almost be a separate play, under the title perhaps of 'The dicast turned gentleman,' and relates various ridiculous mistakes and laughable blunders committed by ❋ 446? BC-385? BC Aristophanes (N/A)

"Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, "Come, let's go over to the [outpost] of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the Lord will act in our behalf. Nothing can [hinder] the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few." ~ 1 Samuel 14:6 ([NIV]) ❋ Amberosia (2005)

"You [like it]......" "perhaps." ❋ Xitsbeccayeahx (2008)

Boy: "Wanna [hook up] tonight at [the turf]? We can [just do it] for fun." Girl: "Perhaps?" (Probably not) Boy: :O ❋ James Hemmes (2018)

Person: Wanna go get some food? You: Perhaps. Person: Hey, do you know what the time is? You: Perhaps. Person: Do you [love me]? You: Perhaps. [Exam question]: What's [10 x] 3? You: Perhaps. Police: Did you kill this man? You: Perhaps. ❋ The Gayest Bowser (2016)

[Fred]: "Hey, wanna grab some drinks tonight?" Bill: "[Perhaps]..." Fred: "Is that a yes [or no] though?" ... ❋ DrunkenDiscoGuy (2021)

[Perhap] we get [sauced] [tonight]. ❋ Perhapstopher (2020)

Perhaps you will know [the truth] eventually. Perhaps I will [take a walk] today if it doesn't [rain]. Perhaps I will love him one day. Person 1: Do you have feelings for me? Person 2: Perhaps ❋ I<3Gingers (2010)

"[y'all] [ever] [just] PERHAPS" ❋ Endro, The Smelly Loser (2019)

Perhaps ❋ Mlemingshobe (2019)

John: Hey [Fred] [check her out] Fred: Oh [perhaps] ❋ Moltenriches (2009)

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