Definition Synonyms
Definition of maybe - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
uncertainty suggestionshows uncertainty or suggests something politely
- Maybe you could help me with this?
- Maybe try restarting the computer first.
- Maybe she'll join us after work.
Expressions with maybe
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answer showing strong chance but not full certainty
She gave a definite maybe when asked to join.
shows that something is unlikely but still possible
"Maybe not," she said when asked if it would rain.
shows you think something could be true or possible
Maybe so, but I still have my doubts.
perhaps at an unknown later time, sometimes implying hope
Maybe someday we will meet again.
indicates a strong possibility but not certain
He will definitely maybe finish the project by tomorrow.
emphasizing certainty or seriousness
You must finish your homework, and I don't mean maybe.
situation where fatherhood is in doubt
In the village, many children were considered mama's baby, papa's maybe.
Origin of maybe
Old English, ma (more) + beon (to be)
Terms with maybe included in their meaning
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frequency
almost never happens, and maybe never at all
emotion
act cheerful and strong while feeling very sad and maybe crying
language
perhaps or maybe, indicating uncertainty
abr: possibly
maybe but not for sure
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- French:peut-être, ...
- German:vielleicht, ...
- Italian:forse, ...
- Spanish:quizás, ...
- Portuguese:talvez, ...
- Chinese:也许, ...
- Japanese:もしかすると, ...
- Arabic:رُبَّمَا, ...
- Hebrew:אוּלַי, ...
- Russian:может быть, ...
- Ukrainian:можливо, ...
- Hindi:शायद, ...
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