maybe

1 of 2

adverb

may·​be ˈmā-bē 

also ˈme-

: perhaps

maybe

2 of 2

noun

: uncertainty

Synonyms of maybe

Adverb

• perhaps
• possibly
• probably

Examples of maybe in a Sentence

Adverb

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

We are respected again as a country, maybe like never before. — Dan Mangan,luke Fountain,kevin Breuninger,garrett Downs,ashley Capoot,justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Noun

That's still one too many maybes when $50 million is at stake. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

For general outdoors use, a knife is a tool for mights and maybes. — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1598, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for maybe

• baby

Kids Definition

maybe

adverb

may·​be

ˈmā-bē, 

ˈmeb-ē

: perhaps