fortassis — meaning in English

English meaning

• maybe adv Perhaps; possibly, but not certainly.
• perhaps adv Possibly; maybe.
• possibly adv Perhaps; used to show something might be true.
• probably adv Very likely, though not completely certain.

Senses

fortassis is used for these senses in English:

• maybe (as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).
• possibly (modifying a verb) In the realm of possibility; indicates that the action may successfully be performed (is not impossible) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker that might limit the performance.
• probably In all likelihood.

maybe — full definition

1. adv Perhaps; possibly, but not certainly.
2. noun An uncertain or noncommittal answer.

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