maybe

UK /ˈmeɪ.bi/ US /ˈmæɪ.bi/
adv 3noun 3adj 1

Definitions

adv

1

Perhaps, possibly.

A small extra effort now can maybe save you much work later.

Maybe I was imagining it, but I could swear that the dog understood what I was saying.

2

Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).

Okay. See you later, maybe. — Maybe I’ll see you later.

3

Certainly.

Maybe not the best idea.

adj

1

Possible; uncertain.

Then add those may-be years thou hast to live

noun

1

Something that is possibly true.

2

An answer that shows neither agreement nor disagreement.

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.

About your raise: it's a big maybe.

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