maybe in English: It could be true or could happen, but you are not sure; perhaps. (adverb)

/ˈmeɪ.bi/

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Translation

It could be true or could happen, but you are not sure; perhaps.

Word origin

From the phrase it may be, joined into one word in Middle English.

Origin: Middle English
Root: may be

Examples

later.

"Maybe" means it could rain, but we are not sure.

Here "maybe" shows we think it is possible but do not know.

, .

Here "maybe" means it is one thing that could happen.

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Linking words in English: however, although, even though, despite and therefore

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This word is part of lesson 4.