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What's the difference between "perhaps" and "maybe" and also when I must to use that words?
Nov 28, 2012 2:28 PM
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The meaning of maybe is possibly, perhaps. Except in set phrases, you can replace maybe with perhaps. As far as I know, there is not the distinction in the usage of the words you describe; both the words can be used with actions.
November 29, 2012
"Perhaps" is more formal and "maybe" is more casual. "Perhaps" is common in academic writing. "Maybe" is common in conversation.
November 28, 2012
When there is a question of uncertanty in english we use the conditional. Possibily/might/maybe/perhaps.
possibily I might be there tomorrow
Maybe I should/maybe go there by myself
Perhaps I should go tomorrow.
I hope this helps.
November 28, 2012
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