Maybe definition
An uncertainty.
There are so many maybes involved in playing the stock market.
noun
Perhaps; possibly.
adverb
Maybe is defined as possibly or perhaps.
An example of maybe used as an adverb is stating what someone might do; "She will maybe go to the pool tomorrow."
adverb
Used to indicate uncertainty or possibility.
We should maybe take a different route. Maybe it won't rain.
adverb
Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty.
adverb
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(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement)
adverb
(informal) Something that is possibly true.
noun
(informal) An answer that shows neither agreement nor disagreement.
The results of the poll were inconclusive. We got two yeses, three nos, and four maybes.
noun
An uncertain reply.
It's better to receive a fast and honest no than a drawn-out maybe.
noun
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
maybe
Plural:
maybes