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maybe

/ˈmeɪbi/
Meanings
  • Interjection

    An expression of uncertainty or indecision.

    - "I'll maybe go to the party later."
    - "Maybe we should consider this option."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmeɪbi/



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  2. /ˈmeɪbi/



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Synonyms

perhaps , could be , mayhaps , might be , perhaps , possible , possibly , mayhaps , peradventure , perhaps , possibly
Rhymes
Words rhyming with maybe
maybe , possibly , probably , perhaps , maybe not
Variants
List of all variants of maybe that leads to same result
maybe , maybes , whatever the case , whatever the case (may be) , whatever the case may be , wherever that may be
Etymology
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Derived from Middle English 'maybe', from 'may' meaning 'have permission' and 'be' meaning 'exist'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'maybe' is used an average of 12 times per day in casual English conversation.

  2. The word 'maybe' is the most commonly used interjection in the English language.

  3. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Atticus Finch uses the phrase 'maybe it's all a dream' to express his uncertainty about the outcome of the trial.

Related Concepts
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  1. Indecision: A state of being uncertain or unable to make a choice.

  2. Uncertainty: A lack of confidence or knowledge about something.

Culture
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In literature, 'maybe' is often used to express uncertainty or hesitation. In music, it is the title of a popular song by the band 'Bowling for Soup'.

How to Memorize "maybe"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a scale with 'maybe' in the middle, representing indecision or uncertainty.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'maybe' with a question mark, representing uncertainty.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'maybe': 'Maybe I'll go to the store, maybe I won't.' Remember the first letter of each word: M-I-G-T-S.

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