PERHAPS


Meaning of PERHAPS in English

adverb

DUBIOUS : Perhaps I will even decide to get married after all.

GOOD : I may even decide to get married after all.

DUBIOUS : Perhaps it will be a good chance for you to have a rest.

GOOD : It may be a good chance for you to have a rest.

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May/might usually sounds more natural than perhaps ... will : 'My mother may need to have an operation.' 'You might feel that the course is too difficult.'

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