Maybe it's also possible vs Perhaps

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Maybe it's also possible

Top 3,000 (common)

Perhaps

Top 1,000 (very common) A2 adverb

Most common: Perhaps

	Maybe it's also possible	Perhaps
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //ˈmeɪbi ɪts ˈɔːlsoʊ ˈpɒsəbl// 🇺🇸 //ˈmeɪbi ɪts ˈɔlsoʊ ˈpɑsəbl//	🇬🇧 /["/pəˈhæps//præps/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/pərˈhæps/"]/
Meaning	It might be possible.	maybe; it might be true
Example	Maybe it's also possible to complete the project early.	‘Are you going to come?’ ‘Perhaps. I'll see how I feel.’
Register	Neutral	Neutral
How common	Top 3,000 (common)	Top 1,000 (very common)
CEFR level	-	A2
Part of speech		adverb
Collocations	maybe it's true, maybe it's worth, maybe it's best, maybe it's fine, maybe it's necessary	perhaps we should, perhaps it is, perhaps he thought
Antonyms	-	definitely, certainly
Common mistakes	Using 'may' instead of 'maybe' incorrectly., Confusing with 'perhaps' which is more formal., Omitting 'it's' and saying just 'maybe possible'.	'Perhaps' can't be used as a noun., Confused with 'perchance', which is more archaic., Using 'perhaps' in very direct or commanding statements.
Usage notes	Used to suggest a possibility; appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid in very formal contexts.	Use 'perhaps' in formal writing or speech. It's less common in casual conversations, where 'maybe' is preferred. Avoid using it when being certain.

See it in real clips

Maybe it's also possible for a lawyer to be just plain stupid, isn't it?

Maybe it's also possible

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

- Perhaps he's only stupid... - [actor whooshing]

Breaking Bad › S1 E6

Well, yes, but maybe with a little more salesmanship, perhaps?

Agent Carter › S1 E1

Perhaps "losing" is too nice a word.

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

- Perhaps he's only stupid... - [actor whooshing]

Breaking Bad › S1 E6

Well, yes, but maybe with a little more salesmanship, perhaps?

Perhaps

Frequently asked questions: Maybe it's also possible vs Perhaps

What's the difference between Maybe it's also possible and Perhaps?

Maybe it's also possible: It might be possible. Perhaps: maybe; it might be true

Which is more common: Maybe it's also possible and Perhaps?

Perhaps is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Maybe it's also possible: Maybe it's also possible to complete the project early. Perhaps: ‘Are you going to come?’ ‘Perhaps. I'll see how I feel.’

Can I use Maybe it's also possible and Perhaps interchangeably?

Not always. Maybe it's also possible and Perhaps are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.