Sage-Tips

How do you use probably And perhaps?

Use “probably” to say that something has a high chance of happening – 50\% or greater. Use “possibly” to say that something has a low chance of happening – 50\% or less. Use either “maybe” or “perhaps” to say that something has an equal chance of happening or not happening.

Can we use perhaps and maybe together?

You don’t need to use them both because one is sufficient. If you wanted to speak or write with added emphasis, you could use both, but you’d want to try something like this: Yes, perhaps, maybe somday I will meet her.

Where do you put perhaps in a sentence?

Both perhaps and maybe can go at the beginning of a sentence. Maybe she will come. OR Perhaps she will come….Perhaps is used to suggest that he was not certain about something.

• He was perhaps drunk.
• She is perhaps not interested in the offer.
• She is perhaps the oldest among them.

Is perhaps formal or informal?

‘ So, I think that we could sum it up that largely – not every time, but largely – there’s a difference in register: ‘maybe’ is quite informal, ‘perhaps’ is neutral, and ‘possibly’ would be a little bit formal.

Where do we use probably?

Probably is commonly used to express that you think something is likely to happen (as in He’ll probably be late) or could prove to be true (as in It probably costs more than that, so you should bring some extra money to be safe).

How do you use probably in a sentence?

Probably sentence example

1. She was probably right.
2. He would probably know the fastest way.
3. He probably didn’t even realize what he said.
4. He was alright and they probably wouldn’t do it again.
5. I probably wouldn’t have known the difference, though.
6. They probably had a lot to discuss and most likely were not alone.

Can you use perhaps in an essay?

You can be cautious through the use of hedges such as “perhaps”, “maybe”, “could”, “might”. You can be confident through the use of boosters such as “definitely”, “will”, “must”, “cannot”.

What word class is probably?

Probably is an adverb, so it describes the manner in which a verb is performed.

Is perhaps the same as maybe?

Perhaps is slightly more formal than maybe: He was, perhaps, a little too smartly dressed for a holidaymaker. Maybe I’ll finish work early tomorrow and go shopping with you.

Should probably or probably should?

Both your examples are completely correct, but have slightly different emphasis. “I should probably do X” emphasizes more that X is the thing you should probably be doing. “I probably should do X” emphasizes more that you should probably be doing something, and that thing is X.

Does probably mean not sure?

adverb. If you say that something is probably the case, you think that it is likely to be the case, although you are not sure.

What is the difference between perhaps and perhaps?

There is, in fact, no commonly visible (as visible as words can be!) difference. Maybe: Perhaps; Possibly. Perhaps: Used to express uncertainty or possibility. Possibly: Perhaps. As you can see, they can all be used in the same way. However, there’s a bit of a semantic and informal difference.

How do you use the word probably in a sentence?

Use “probably” to say that something has a high chance of happening – 50\% or greater. Use “possibly” to say that something has a low chance of happening – 50\% or less. Use either “maybe” or “perhaps” to say that something has an equal chance of happening or not happening.

What is the difference between maybe and possibly?

Maybe: Perhaps; Possibly. Perhaps: Used to express uncertainty or possibility. Possibly: Perhaps. As you can see, they can all be used in the same way. However, there’s a bit of a semantic and informal difference. Maybe is usually used informally, and it is derived from “it may be”.

What is the difference between ‘might this work’ and ‘perhapsperhaps’?

Perhaps is more formal, and is most often used to express uncertainty about an outcome or undertaking, and is more often used in response to a possibility (spoken by a second or third person) rather than a request. “Might this work?” “Perhaps.”