adv
maybe
MAY-bee
adv
1
Perhaps; possibly, but not certainly.
"Maybe we should just call and ask instead of guessing."
"He's maybe the most talented player on the team."
noun
1
An uncertain or noncommittal answer.
"Her "maybe" felt more like a "no" to him."
How to Use Maybe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA word used when you're not sure something is true or will happen.
Common pairings
just maybe
a maybe answer
well, maybe
Word Forms
more maybe comparative, maybes plural, most maybe superlative
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Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the phrase "it may be", shortened to "maybe" over time.