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can be

ADVERB
maybe
Synonyms
STRONG
perchance perhaps
WEAK
as it may be conceivable conceivably could be credible feasible imaginably it could be might be obtainable weather permitting
Antonyms
WEAK
certainly definitely surely
ADVERB
mayhap
Synonyms
STRONG
perchance perhaps
WEAK
as it may be conceivable conceivably could be credible feasible imaginably it could be might be obtainable weather permitting
ADVERB
perchance
Synonyms
STRONG
mayhap perhaps
WEAK
as it may be conceivable conceivably could be credible feasible imaginably it could be might be obtainable weather permitting

Example Sentences

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The mayor's supporters are hoping a leadership contest can be delayed until he is able to return to Parliament.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

In an attempt to attract more buyers, Julei is rolling out new higher-tech bed frames, including those that can be adjusted electronically.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The next challenge is determining whether those same biological tricks can be safely adapted to improve human healthspan.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The consequences for workers can be deadly, with regular reports of fatigue, dizziness and nausea -- signs of heat stress, when the body's natural cooling systems are overwhelmed.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

When the souls leave the body, they can be angry, confused, or simply unwilling to embark on the Death Journey.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver