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1maybe
adverb may·be \ˈmā-bē also ˈme-\
: possibly but not certainly
Full Definition of MAYBE
: perhaps
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First Known Use of MAYBE
15th century
Related to MAYBE
- Synonyms
- conceivably, perhaps, mayhap, perchance, possibly
2maybe
noun
: something that is not known for certain
Full Definition of MAYBE
See maybe defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of MAYBE
circa 1586
MAYBE Defined for Kids
maybe
adverb may·be \ˈmā-bē\
Definition of MAYBE for Kids
: possibly but not certainly
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