MAYBE

adv. a. n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
adv.

Perhaps; possibly; peradventure. Maybe the amorous count solicits her. Shak. In a liberal and, maybe, somewhat reckless way. Tylor.

2.
a.

Possible; probable, but not sure. [R.] Then add those maybe years thou hast to live. Driden.

3.
n.

Possibility; uncertainty. [R.] What they offer is mere maybe and shift. Creech.