When can I use perhaps?

You use perhaps to express uncertainty, for example, when you do not know that something is definitely true, or when you are mentioning something that may possibly happen in the future in the way you describe. Millson regarded her thoughtfully. Perhaps she was right.

What does it mean when someone says perhaps?

perhaps Add to list Share. Perhaps means about the same thing as maybe: things that perhaps could happen might happen, or they might not. When someone asks if you want to do something and you say “Perhaps” — you haven’t committed. It’s another way of saying “I don’t know” or “It’s possible.

What is the difference between maybe and perhaps?

We use them when we think something is possible, but we are not certain. We use maybe mostly in front or end position whereas perhaps is used in front, mid and end position: A: Have you seen my glasses?

Do you put comma after perhaps?

You rarely need a comma after “perhaps” in a sentence. At the beginning of a sentence, you only need a comma if “perhaps” is the answer to a yes or no question and you are going on to explain your reply in the rest of the sentence. Otherwise, you do not need a comma unless you want to emphasize a pause.

How do you end a sentence with perhaps?

I think if perhaps is used as a sentence modifier, and at the end of the sentence, I see comma there. Collins Dictionary quotes it with an example: “he’ll arrive tomorrow, perhaps” -with a comma. But then, if you are not sure about the options separated by ‘or’, I see there’s no comma.

Is perhaps an answer?

Perhaps is more formal, and is most often used to express uncertainty about an outcome or undertaking, and is more often used in response to a possibility (spoken by a second or third person) rather than a request. “Might this work?” “Perhaps.”

Can perhaps be used alone?

In American English, perhaps is not very common. In fact, it is considered as rather formal. Perhaps is an adverb. It can be used to modify an entire sentence.

What does perhaps yes mean?

1 adv You use perhaps to express uncertainty, for example, when you do not know that something is definitely true, or when you are mentioning something that may possibly happen in the future in the way you describe. ADV with cl/group (vagueness) (=maybe) Millson regarded her thoughtfully.

How do you use the word perhaps in a sentence?

Perhaps sentence example

1. Perhaps it was a foolish thing to do.
2. Perhaps we could help you to work it out.
3. But perhaps they may do it!
4. Perhaps he will do well with you.
5. Perhaps I’ll move further east and see if the plucking is better when the weather is cooler.
6. Perhaps it’s enough to put me to sleep.