American English
/ˈmeɪ.bi/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
used to say that something is possible but not certain
Practice out loudused to say that something is possible but not certain
Maybe we'll eat at home tonight.
Maybe she forgot the meeting.
Maybe is one word: Maybe he is tired. May be is two words: He may be tired.
maybe later · maybe tomorrow · maybe next time
Maybe + subject + verb
a person or thing that may be chosen or accepted, but is not certain
The trip is still a maybe.
She's a maybe for the job.
still a maybe · a maybe for the team
subject + be + a maybe
subject + be + a maybe + for + noun
it may be true
Maybe so, but let's check.
it may not be true or happen
Maybe not. I need more time.