Perhaps vs. Maybe vs. Probably - Commonly Confused Words In English

Perhaps/Maybe – is used when something or someone is uncertain or not sure (40% - 60% chance)

There is really no different between perhaps & maybe, both words can be used interchangeably.

• I am going to the beach this weekend perhaps/maybe you can come with me.
• Maybe/Perhaps we will see you at the party.
• We really want a car maybe/perhaps will buy a car.
• There were maybe/perhaps a hundred people at the party last night.

Probably – means that there is a good chance of something happening (70% – 95% chance)

• I am probably going to the beach this weekend.
• It is probably going to rain on Saturday.
• We are going on a trip to Asia next year.

  probably

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