Mayhap vs. Perhaps

Mayhapadverb

maybe, perhaps, possibly, perchance:

Perhapsadverb

Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty.

‘Perhaps John will come over for dinner.’;

Mayhapadverb

Perhaps; peradventure.

Perhapsadverb

(rare) By chance.

Mayhapadverb

by chance;

‘perhaps she will call tomorrow’; ‘we may possibly run into them at the concert’; ‘it may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time’;

Perhapsnoun

An uncertainty.

Mayhapadverb

perhaps; possibly.

Perhapsadverb

By chance; peradventure; perchance; it may be.

‘And pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.’;

Perhapsadverb

by chance;

‘perhaps she will call tomorrow’; ‘we may possibly run into them at the concert’; ‘it may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time’;

Perhapsadverb

used to express uncertainty or possibility

‘perhaps I should have been frank with him’;

Perhapsadverb

used when one does not wish to be too definite or assertive in the expression of an opinion

‘perhaps not surprisingly, he was cautious about committing himself’;

Perhapsadverb

used when making a polite request, offer, or suggestion

‘would you perhaps consent to act as our guide?’;