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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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