01 adv. Perhaps; possibly; peradventure.
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Perhaps; possibly; peradventure.“Maybe the amorous count solicits her.” — Shak.“In a liberal and, maybe, somewhat reckless way.” — Tylor.
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Webster, 1913
Maybe
02 a. Possible; probable, but not sure.
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Possible; probable, but not sure.[R.]“Then add those maybe years thou hast to live.” — Driden.
03 n. Possibility; uncertainty.
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Possibility; uncertainty.[R.]“What they offer is mere maybe and shift.” — Creech.