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MAYBE
possibly, perchance, perhaps, maybe, mayhap, peradventure
(adverb) by chance; “perhaps she will call tomorrow”; “we may possibly run into them at the concert”; “it may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
maybe (not comparable)
Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty: it may be that...
(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).
Usage notes
• Do not confuse maybe with the verb construction may be: "Maybe that's true", but "That may be true".
Synonyms
• (perhaps): mayhaps, peradventure, perhaps, possibly
• (as a pro-sentence): could be, mayhaps, might be, perhaps, possibly, that’s possible
Adjective
maybe (comparative more maybe, superlative most maybe)
Possible; uncertain.
Noun
maybe (plural maybes)
(informal) Something that is possibly true.
(informal) An answer that shows neither agreement nor disagreement.
(informal) A future event that may or may not happen.
Synonyms
• perhaps
Anagrams
• Mabey, abyme, beamy, embay
Source: Wiktionary
May"be, adv. Etym: [For it may be.]
Definition: Perhaps; possibly; peradventure. Maybe the amorous count solicits her. Shak. In a liberal and, maybe, somewhat reckless way. Tylor.
May"be, a.
Definition: Possible; probable, but not sure. [R.] Then add those maybe years thou hast to live. Driden.
May"be, n.
Definition: Possibility; uncertainty. [R.] What they offer is mere maybe and shift. Creech.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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