PERHAPS

possibly, perchance, perhaps, maybe, mayhap, peradventure

(adverb) 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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

perhaps (not comparable)

Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty.

(rare) By chance.

Synonyms

• belike

• maybe

• mayhap

• mayhaps

• peradventure

• perchance

Noun

perhaps (plural perhapses)

An uncertainty.

Source: Wiktionary

Per*haps", adv. Etym: [Per + hap chance.]

Definition: By chance; peradventure; perchance; it may be. And pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. Acts viii. 22.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition