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إنجليزي

perhaps

gb/pɚhˈæps/ us/pɚhˈæps/
A2 إنجليزي
~ 300
المعاني
0 معنى
adverb A2 property
1

possibly but not certainly

Used to say that something might be true, but you are not sure.

نمط الاستخدام: Perhaps [clause]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'perhaps' with 'maybe' in terms of position in a sentence. 'Perhaps' is more flexible and can be used at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.
مرادفات
maybe (More common in everyday speech; slightly less formal than 'perhaps'.) | possibly (Focuses more on the chance of something happening, often in neutral or formal contexts.)
أضداد
certainly (Indicates complete certainty, the opposite of uncertainty expressed by 'perhaps'.) | definitely (Strongly confirms something as true, removing doubt.)
تراكيب شائعة
perhaps not |perhaps even |perhaps because
مواضيع
communication |probability |daily life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • Perhaps she forgot about the meeting.
  • It will, perhaps, take longer than we thought.
  • Perhaps we should try a different approach.
  • The weather will perhaps improve by afternoon.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • Perhaps it will rain today.
  • She is perhaps at the store.
  • Perhaps they are busy now.
  • Perhaps I can help you.
adverb B1 property
2

used for polite suggestions

Used to make a suggestion in a polite way.

نمط الاستخدام: Perhaps [someone] could [verb]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may overuse 'maybe' in polite contexts where 'perhaps' sounds more formal and suitable.
مرادفات
maybe (More casual and less formal in tone when making suggestions.) | possibly (Less common for making suggestions; sounds slightly more formal.)
تراكيب شائعة
perhaps you could |perhaps we should |perhaps it would be best
مواضيع
politeness |communication |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • Perhaps you could speak to him directly.
  • Perhaps we should wait until tomorrow.
  • Perhaps it would be better to start early.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • Perhaps we should go now.
  • Perhaps you can call her.
  • Perhaps he can help us.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
perhaps
IPA
GB/pɚhˈæps/
US/pɚhˈæps/
المقاطع والنبر
per - haps (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: perhaps
  • Plural: perhapses
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
perhapses noun
Core family
maybe adverb A2 possibly adverb A2
Related words
possible adjective A2 possibility noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
impossible adjective A2 impossibility noun B2
تعبيرات

or perhaps

1
/ˈɔɹ pɚhˈæps/
fixed phrase

introduces another possible idea

Used to give another possible idea or choice.

أمثلة
  • We could walk, or perhaps take a taxi.
  • She might be at work, or perhaps with her friends.

perhaps even

1
/pɚhˈæps ˈivən/
fixed phrase

adds an unexpected or stronger possibility

Used to say that something more surprising could also be true.

أمثلة
  • This book is good, perhaps even great.
  • It might take hours, perhaps even days.

perhaps not

1
/pɚhˈæps nˈɑt/
fixed phrase

probably not true or correct

Used to say that something is probably not true or will not happen.

أمثلة
  • He said he would come, but perhaps not.
  • They might win, but perhaps not if it rains.
الرجوع للقائمة
إحنا مش بنستخدم كوكيز إعلانية من جهات خارجية ولا بيكسلات تتبّع بين المواقع.
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