maybe
/ˈmeɪbi/
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.”
Synonyms
adjective
- 1
Possible; uncertain.
adverb
- 1
Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty: it may be that...
- 2
(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).
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