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What does the word perhaps express in the sentence Perhaps we need to add more details to our training?

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Certainty

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Perhaps does not express certainty.


Negation

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Perhaps does not indicate negation.


Comparison

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Perhaps does not indicate a comparison.


Possibility

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Perhaps is used to express uncertainty or possibility. It is similar in meaning to maybe. For example:

  • Perhaps we will launch the new feature next week. - There is a possibility of launching the new feature, but it is not certain.

  • They are perhaps the best developer for this project. - They might be the best developer, but it is not definite.