Perhaps / maybe
Forum > English only || BottomMessage from esnita posted on 17-03-2013 at 20:45:10 (D | E | F)
Hello
I have a question: When do you use 'maybe' and 'perhaps' ?
I hope that somebody will be able to help me !
Thank you for your answers.
Esnita
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Edited by lucile83 on 17-03-2013 21:48
Re: Perhaps / maybe from lucile83, posted on 17-03-2013 at 22:05:51 (D | E)
Hello,
They are similar in their meaning, but 'perhaps' is more formal than 'maybe'.
Also 'perhaps' is more often used than 'maybe' so that people don't get confused with 'may be'.
Re: Perhaps / maybe from esnita, posted on 18-03-2013 at 12:17:13 (D | E)
Ok, thanks a lot !!!
Re: Perhaps / maybe from rosita15, posted on 23-03-2013 at 18:53:09 (D | E)
Hello
"Perhaps" is common in academic writing.
"Maybe" is common in conversation.
"Perhaps" is more formal and "maybe" is more casual
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Edited by lucile83 on 23-03-2013 20:25
It's no use saying again what has been said.
Re: Perhaps / maybe from esnita, posted on 23-03-2013 at 21:10:17 (D | E)
Ok,thank you for your
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Edited by lucile83 on 23-03-2013 22:32
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