Maybe vs. Perhaps
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
