Thesaurus results for MAYHAP

mayhap

adverb

ˈmā-ˌhap

Definition of mayhap

as in maybe

it is possible mayhap I could see you again next week? I so enjoyed our date tonight

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of mayhap Given that the Switch is getting up there in years compared to its competition, mayhap a new system is on the horizon, one that might be teased at tomorrow’s Direct? — Ash Parrish, The Verge, 7 Feb. 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mayhap

Adverb

Colors are neutral and echo the surroundings rather than competing with them—stone-gray throw blankets and pillows, beige arm chairs, white walls–and artwork is at a minimum, maybe a tasteful landscape photograph in a simple black frame.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
So other than a couple album covers maybe where one guy had a lot going on, for the most part that stayed true all the way back to those first conversations.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of maybe

Adverb

Democrats must decide whether to take the deal in front of them or, possibly with a congressional majority next year, craft a version more to their liking that may be met with staunch GOP opposition and, thus, gridlock purgatory yet again.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Vaquer and Lynch couldn’t even agree on where to set up a table to possibly take Morgan out for good.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of possibly

Adverb

The conflict has killed at least 150,000 people, according to conflict monitor ACLED, though aid groups say the real number is probably higher.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
The distance from May to October meant that people probably felt a little freer to applaud Busch’s life, without concentrating too much on the details of his tragic and unexpected death.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of probably

Browse Nearby Words

maybe

mayhap

mayhem

See all Nearby Words

Podcast

Cite this Entry

Style

“Mayhap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mayhap. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of mayhap

adverb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Podcast

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

deportment

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Why do we call it a 'flea market'?

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes