ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Maybe

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmeɪ.bi/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Maybe is an adverb meaning Perhaps, possibly.

Meaning

Perhaps, possibly.

More Meanings

  1. (as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).
  2. (UK, meiosis) Certainly.
  3. Possible; uncertain.
  4. (informal) Something that is possibly true.
  5. (informal) An answer that shows neither agreement nor disagreement.
  6. (informal) A future event that may or may not happen.

Example Sentences

Maybe not the best idea.
About your raise: it's a big maybe.
Then add those may-be years thou hast to live
Okay. See you later, maybe. — Maybe I’ll see you later.

Word Forms

Synonyms for maybe

Depending on context, synonyms include mayhaps, peradventure, possibly, might be, perchance.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include peradventure, possibly, perchance, possible, probably, could.

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