Maybe: meaning, definitions and examples

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maybe

[ ˈmeɪbi ]

^{Context #1}

indefinite

perhaps; possibly

Synonyms

perhaps, possibly, potentially

Examples of usage

Maybe I'll see you later.
I'm not sure, maybe she will come to the party.

^{Context #2}

informal

a potential or possibility

Synonyms

chance, option, possibility

Examples of usage

There is a maybe that we can meet tomorrow.
It's just a maybe, nothing is confirmed yet.

Translations

Translations of the word "maybe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 talvez

🇮🇳 शायद

🇩🇪 vielleicht

🇮🇩 mungkin

🇺🇦 можливо

🇵🇱 może

🇯🇵 たぶん

🇫🇷 peut-être

🇪🇸 quizás

🇹🇷 belki

🇰🇷 아마도

🇸🇦 ربما

🇨🇿 možná

🇸🇰 možno

🇨🇳 也许

🇸🇮 morda

🇮🇸 kannski

🇰🇿 мүмкін

🇬🇪 ალბათ

🇦🇿 bəlkə

🇲🇽 quizás

Word origin

The word 'maybe' originated from the Middle English phrase 'may be' in the late 15th century. It combines the modal verb 'may' meaning 'possibility' with the verb 'be'. The use of 'maybe' as a single word became more common in the 19th century.