Part of Speech: Adverb
Definition: Used to express uncertainty or possibility.
Pronunciation (US): /ˈmeɪ.bi/
Pronunciation (UK): /ˈmeɪ.bi/
Origin and Usage: The word "maybe" originated in the mid-16th century, and it is derived from the phrase "may be." It is used to express uncertainty or possibility in a sentence.
Synonyms: Perhaps, possibly, conceivably, perchance, feasibly.
Related Words: Mayhap, mayest, mayhem, mayor, mayos.
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