Synonyms & related words for perhaps

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of perhaps — including maybe, possibly, perchance, conceivably, suppose, haply. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to perhaps

Explore words related to perhaps — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include mayhap, peradventure, probably, might, surely, belike, presumably, methinks. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for perhaps

Common synonyms for perhaps include maybe, possibly, perchance, conceivably, suppose, haply, guess, surmise — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does perhaps come from?

The word perhaps breaks down into one root of Old Norse origin: the root hap-, from Old Norse happ (“chance, luck”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.