Maybe

usgb/ˈmeɪbi/
adverb

Possibly; could be.

Maybe we will go for a walk after dinner.
Visual representation of "maybe" - Possibly; could be

Often appears as...

  • maybe later
  • maybe soon
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Uncertainty

Use 'maybe' to show you are not sure about something.

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Maybe I'll bake some cookies this evening.
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Decision Making

Insert 'maybe' when you haven't made a decision yet.

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I'm not sure, maybe I'll decide by tomorrow.
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Opinion Softener

'Maybe' can soften a statement or opinion you're not confident about.

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Maybe you should try calling him again.
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