maybe

The word “maybe” has 2 syllables: may-be

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪbi/


What is synonym and antonym for maybe?

In the thesaurus, “maybe” has 28 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for maybe along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for maybe

Antonyms for maybe

Meanings of maybe

  • noun
    1. Something that is possibly true.
    2. An answer that shows neither agreement nor disagreement.
    3. A future event that may or may not happen.
  • adjective
    1. Possible; uncertain.
  • adverb
    1. Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty: it may be that...
    2. (as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).

Example Sentences

  • Maybe we can meet tomorrow.
  • She said maybe when asked about the trip.
  • Maybe it will rain later today.
  • He replied with a maybe instead of a clear answer.
  • Maybe you should try a different approach.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to maybe, such as: as it may be, assumably, can be, certainly, conceivable, conceivably, could be.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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  • apparently
  • as it may be
  • as likely as not
  • as the case may be
  • assumably
  • assuredly
  • believably
  • can be
  • certainly
  • clearly
  • conceivable
  • conceivably
  • conclusively
  • could be
  • credible
  • decisively
  • definitely
  • definitively
  • dollars to doughnuts
  • doubtless
  • expediently
  • feasible
  • feasibly
  • for all one knows
  • in all likelihood
  • in all probability
  • indisputably
  • indubitably
  • it could be
  • it may be
  • like enough
  • likely
  • maybe
  • mayhap
  • might be
  • most likely
  • no doubt
  • obtainable
  • one can assume
  • perchance
  • perhaps
  • plausibly
  • positively
  • possibly
  • potentially
  • practicably
  • practically
  • presumably
  • presumedly
  • presumptively
  • probably
  • really
  • reasonably
  • seemingly
  • supposably
  • supposedly
  • surely
  • to all appearances
  • truly
  • undeniably
  • undoubtedly
  • unquestionably
  • weather permitting

decisively

on the surface

visibly

definitively


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