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maybe vs perhaps

by asingh286 Wed Jan 23, 2013 11:49 pm

What is the difference between maybe and perhaps and what is the correct usage?
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Re: maybe vs perhaps

by Willy Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:58 am

asingh286 Wrote:What is the difference between maybe and perhaps and what is the correct usage?


In OG12 Q#4 explanation says, "maybe and perhaps are interchangeable; perhaps is slightly more formal."
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Re: maybe vs perhaps

by jlucero Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:13 pm

Great find, Willy. Can't argue with the OG!
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