ஆங்கிலம்

perhaps

gb/pɚhˈæps/ us/pɚhˈæps/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 300
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adverb A2 property
1

possibly but not certainly

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

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: Perhaps [clause]
பொதுவான தவறு:
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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
certainly (Indicates complete certainty, the opposite of uncertainty expressed by 'perhaps'.) | definitely (Strongly confirms something as true, removing doubt.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
perhaps not |perhaps even |perhaps because
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication |probability |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: Perhaps [someone] could [verb]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may overuse 'maybe' in polite contexts where 'perhaps' sounds more formal and suitable.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
maybe (More casual and less formal in tone when making suggestions.) | possibly (Less common for making suggestions; sounds slightly more formal.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
perhaps you could |perhaps we should |perhaps it would be best
கருப்பொருள்கள்
politeness |communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Perhaps you could speak to him directly.
  • Perhaps we should wait until tomorrow.
  • Perhaps it would be better to start early.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Perhaps we should go now.
  • Perhaps you can call her.
  • Perhaps he can help us.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
perhaps
IPA
GB/pɚhˈæps/
US/pɚhˈæps/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
per - haps (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: perhaps
  • Plural: perhapses
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்

or perhaps

1
/ˈɔɹ pɚhˈæps/
fixed phrase

introduces another possible idea

Used to give another possible idea or choice.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • He said he would come, but perhaps not.
  • They might win, but perhaps not if it rains.

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