: possibly but not certainly : maybe
: something open to doubt or conjecture
Examples of perhaps in a Sentence
Adverb
perhaps we will not have to take this exam, but I doubt it
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
And perhaps set it somewhere that it can be seen in the background of your Zoom calls.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Further down the line, there might be pop-up experiences, participation in art fairs and perhaps showrooms in a handful of cities globally.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
If the Broncos don't take Hampton at No. 20, perhaps the Steelers would be interested.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Constantine speculated that the octopus might have been using the shark as a temporary refuge, perhaps to escape a predator or avoid detection.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
And perhaps set it somewhere that it can be seen in the background of your Zoom calls.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Further down the line, there might be pop-up experiences, participation in art fairs and perhaps showrooms in a handful of cities globally.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
If the Broncos don't take Hampton at No. 20, perhaps the Steelers would be interested.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Perhaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perhaps. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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