maybe

adverb
UK: /ˈmeɪ.biː/
US: /ˈmeɪ.biː/

  1. Used to say that something is possible but not certain.

    1. Maybe we will go to the park today if the weather is nice. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm not sure if I can come to the party, but maybe I'll see you there. [ ] [ ]

  2. Expressing uncertainty or a lack of definite commitment.

    1. Maybe I'll buy a new car next year, but I haven't decided yet. [ ] [ ]
    2. He said maybe he would help us, but I'm not counting on it too much. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

perhaps possibly potentially maybe
maybe noun

  1. A possibility or uncertainty.

    1. It's a maybe for now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Whether we go to the beach is still a maybe, depending on the weather. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "maybe" in English means: Used to say that something is possible but not certain., Expressing uncertainty or a lack of definite commitment..

The phonetic transcription of "maybe" is /ˈmeɪ.biː/ in British English and /ˈmeɪ.biː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "maybe": perhaps, possibly, potentially, maybe.

Example usage of "maybe": "Maybe we will go to the park today if the weather is nice.". More examples on the page.