maybe

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adverb

may·​be ˈmā-bē How to pronounce maybe (audio)
 also  ˈme-

maybe

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noun

Examples of maybe in a Sentence

Adverb maybe we can make it to the concert, if we hurry
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Adverb
But as the two creatives note, maybe there’s a bit of profiling going on if Star Wars fans instantly assumed that Neel and Max Rebo share alien DNA. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024 The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 faces uncertain prospects in the Senate, and maybe that’s not so bad. Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
There’s no ifs, buts or maybes, Saoirse is one of the greatest actors of her generation. Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024 However, finding one that can truly fit under the seat in front of you, no ifs, buts, or maybes, can be tricky — that’s where the Rockland Melrose Underseat Carry-on Suitcase comes in handy. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for maybe 

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of maybe was in the 15th century

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“Maybe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maybe. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

maybe

adverb
may·​be
ˈmā-bē,
ˈmeb-ē

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