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

If Muhammad thrives in the slot and Gordon never gets healthy, maybe the rookie becomes the nickel of the future. — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

And then also people moving on in life and having passion with one thing and thinking that maybe a change of venue or a change of environment may bring them happiness. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Noun

That’s another $263 million for three maybes. — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2026

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

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