Thesaurus results for MAYBE

maybe

adverb

ˈmā-bē

Definition of maybe next

as in perhaps

it is possible maybe we can make it to the concert, if we hurry

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Recent Examples of maybe Hike two miles to Gould Mesa campground, have a little snack (and maybe a swim) and head back. —

Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 Clumsy, heavy-handed, a little too clever maybe here and there. —

Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 Many people love cats, but maybe there can be too much of a good thing. —

Eva Flowe june 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026 South Lake Tahoe While maybe stretching the one-tank option a bit, South Lake Tahoe is replete with beaches, hiking, lake views and a wide range of food stops. —

CBS News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for maybe

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Adverb

One fan, wearing perhaps the only white Ecuador jersey in the stadium, loudly aired his grievances near the team bus after the conclusion of the game.

— Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Given all the other economic and geopolitical uncertainty in the world, this is perhaps not the best time to assume rapid and significant change in the underpinnings of how the central bank has worked has no risk.

— Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026