Mayhap vs. Perhaps — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Mayhap and Perhaps
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Definitions
Mayhap➦
Perhaps; possibly.
Perhaps➦
Used to express uncertainty or possibility
Perhaps I should have been frank with him
Mayhap➦
Perhaps; perchance.
Perhaps➦
Maybe; possibly.
Mayhap➦
Maybe, perhaps, possibly, perchance:
Perhaps➦
Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty.
Perhaps John will come over for dinner.
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Mayhap➦
Perhaps; peradventure.
Perhaps➦
(rare) By chance.
Mayhap➦
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
Perhaps➦
An uncertainty.
Perhaps➦
By chance; peradventure; perchance; it may be.
And pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Perhaps➦
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
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