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maybe

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of maybe

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

conceivably, mayhap, perchance, perhaps, possibly
Words Related to maybe

likely, probably

certainly, doubtless, sure, surely, undoubtedly

assumably, presumably, presumedly, supposably, supposedly

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