Maybe meaning

mā'bē

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

An uncertainty.

There are so many maybes involved in playing the stock market.

noun

Perhaps; possibly.

adverb

Used to indicate uncertainty or possibility.

We should maybe take a different route. Maybe it won't rain.

adverb

An uncertain reply.

It's better to receive a fast and honest no than a drawn-out maybe.

noun

Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty.

adverb

(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement)

adverb

Then add those may-be years thou hast to live "• Dryden.

adjective

(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

From an ellipsis of it may be, equivalent to may +"Ž be. Compare mayhap.

From Wiktionary

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