Lexic.us

Definition of Maybe

1. Adverb. By chance. "It may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time"

Definition of Maybe

1. adv. Perhaps; possibly; peradventure.

2. a. Possible; probable, but not sure.

3. n. Possibility; uncertainty.

Definition of Maybe

1. Adverb. (non-gloss definition Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty.) ¹

2. Adverb. (''as a pro-sentence'') perhaps that is true (''expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement'') ¹

3. Adjective. Possible; uncertain. ¹

4. Noun. (informal) Something that is possibly true. ¹

5. Noun. (informal) An answer that shows neither agreement nor disagreement. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Maybe

1. an uncertainty [n -S] - See also: uncertainty

Medical Definition of Maybe

1. Perhaps; possibly; peradventure. "Maybe the amorous count solicits her." (Shak) "In a liberal and, maybe, somewhat reckless way." (Tylor) Origin: For it may be. Possible; probable, but not sure. "Then add those maybe years thou hast to live." (Driden) Possibility; uncertainty. "What they offer is mere maybe and shift." (Creech) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Maybe

Literary usage of Maybe

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1922)
"Then Short told him he would tell Mr. Baldwin not to work him, to which he replied: "maybe we had better let him alone. maybe he will come home in a few ..."

2. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1897 by United States President (1897)
"The domestic postal service within the territory thus occupied maybe continued on the same principles already indicated for the continuance of the local ..."

3. Hunger by Knut Hamsun (1920)
"I don't possess a farthing; but I will remember you later on, maybe tomorrow. What is your name ? Yes, that is a pretty name; I won't forget it. ..."

4. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"... and an maybe you don't need all that power. lets you build as your needs change. The system has built-in performance capability for more than 70 ..."

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