perhaps

4 definitions • 7 examples

used to show that something is possible or that you are not certain about something:

He hasn't written to me recently - perhaps he's lost my address.

Perhaps the most important question has not been asked.

We plan to travel to Europe - to Spain or Italy perhaps.

used to show that a number or amount is approximate:

There were perhaps 500 people at the meeting.

used when making polite requests or statements of opinion:

"I never remember people's birthdays." "Well, perhaps you should."

used to show that something is possible or that you are not certain about something; maybe:

Perhaps the greatest swimming coach in history, Kiphuth retired after 41 years at Yale.

Soon, perhaps as early as this week, she is to testify in the trial.