Perhaps vs Probably

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Perhaps

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 adverb

Probably

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 adverb

	Perhaps	Probably
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/pəˈhæps//præps/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/pərˈhæps/"]/ Ouvir Perhaps	🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒbəbli/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːbəbli/"]/ Ouvir Probably
Significado	maybe; it might be true	most likely; it seems that something will happen
Exemplo	‘Are you going to come?’ ‘Perhaps. I'll see how I feel.’	You're **probably right**.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	A2	A1
Classe gramatical	adverb	adverb
Colocações	perhaps we should, perhaps it is, perhaps he thought	probably going to, probably not, probably true
Antônimos	definitely, certainly	unlikely, improbable
Erros comuns	'Perhaps' can't be used as a noun., Confused with 'perchance', which is more archaic., Using 'perhaps' in very direct or commanding statements.	Using 'probably' with negative verbs incorrectly, 'Probably' used too frequently can sound unsure, Confusing 'probably' with 'probably not'
Notas de uso	Use 'perhaps' in formal writing or speech. It's less common in casual conversations, where 'maybe' is preferred. Avoid using it when being certain.	Use 'probably' when you want to indicate that something is likely true or will happen. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid in very formal contexts where more certain language is expected.

Perguntas frequentes: Perhaps vs Probably

Qual é a diferença entre Perhaps e Probably?

Perhaps: maybe; it might be true Probably: most likely; it seems that something will happen

Perhaps e Probably estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Perhaps: A2, Probably: A1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Perhaps e Probably de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Perhaps e Probably são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.