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possibly vs perhaps

perhaps vs possibly

possibly and perhaps both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
possibly No No No Yes
perhaps No No No Yes
As adverbs, possibly and perhaps are synonyms defined as:
  • possibly and perhaps: by chance
Other synonyms of possibly include maybe, mayhap, peradventure, perchance.
possibly (adverb) perhaps (adverb)
by chance by chance
to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means
Difference between possibly and perhaps

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