Maybe

//ˈmeɪ.bi//

Word Type

Noun

Adverb

Adverb

Adjective

The word "maybe" can be used as noun, adverb, adverb and adjective.

Word Relationships

Capable Of

decide should leave now

Derived Terms

and I don't mean maybe definite maybe maybe baby bias maybe baby effect maybe type maybeish maybeness maybeso

Derived From

Etymologically Related To

Context

expressing no commitment to decision or neutral viewpoint to statement

Related Terms

possible pro sentence uncertain

Synonym Network

could be mayhaps perchance perhaps

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