Perhaps and Probably

Perhaps

Perhaps adverb - It is possible.
Usage example: perhaps we will not have to take this exam, but I doubt it
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Synonyms for Perhaps

Probably is a synonym for perhaps in likely topic. In some cases you can use "Probably" instead an adverb "Perhaps". popular alternative

Probably

Probably adverb - By reasonable assumption.
Usage example: we would probably win that bet

Perhaps is a synonym for probably in likely topic. You can use "Perhaps" instead an adverb "Probably", if it concerns topics such as in all likelihood, likely to happen. popular alternative

Nearby Words: probable, probability
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