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
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).
• Do not confuse maybe with the verb construction may be: "Maybe that's true", but "That may be true".
• (perhaps): mayhaps, peradventure, perhaps, possibly
• (as a pro-sentence): could be, mayhaps, might be, perhaps, possibly, that’s possible
maybe (comparative more maybe, superlative most maybe)
Possible; uncertain.
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.
• perhaps
• 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
22 January 2025
(noun) memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
