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maybe

/ˈmeɪbi/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Something that is possibly true.
  2. An answer that shows neither agreement nor disagreement.
  3. A future event that may or may not happen.
  4. Possible; uncertain.
  5. Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty: it may be that...
  6. (as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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