Maybe vs. Perhaps

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Maybeadverb

Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty.

Maybeadverb

(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement.

Maybeadjective

Possible; uncertain.

Maybenoun

(informal) Something that is possibly true.

Maybenoun

(informal) An answer that shows neither agreement nor disagreement.

Maybenoun

(informal) A future event that may or may not happen.

Maybeadverb

Perhaps; possibly; peradventure.

Maybeadjective

Possible; probable, but not sure.

Maybenoun

Possibility; uncertainty.

Maybeadverb

by chance;

Maybeadverb

perhaps; possibly

Maybenoun

a mere possibility or probability

Perhapsadverb

Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty.

Perhapsadverb

(rare) By chance.

Perhapsnoun

An uncertainty.

Perhapsadverb

By chance; peradventure; perchance; it may be.

Perhapsadverb

by chance;

Perhapsadverb

used to express uncertainty or possibility

Perhapsadverb

used when one does not wish to be too definite or assertive in the expression of an opinion

Perhapsadverb

used when making a polite request, offer, or suggestion

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