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Meaning of maybe

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

maybe

Pronunciation:/ˈmeɪbi//ˈmeɪbi/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something that is possibly true.

  2. An answer that shows neither agreement nor disagreement.

    Example: The results of the poll were inconclusive. We got two yeses, three nos, and four maybes.

  3. A future event that may or may not happen.

    Example: About your raise: it's a big maybe.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Possible; uncertain.

adverb

Definitions

  1. Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty: it may be that...

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