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may‧be S1 W2
[sentence adverb]
[sentence adverb]1 used to say that something may happen or may be true but you are not certain [= perhaps]: Maybe it's all just a big misunderstanding. 'Do you think he'll come back?' 'Maybe.' He said he'd finish the work soon - maybe tomorrow.
Maybe it's all just a big misunderstanding.'Do you think he'll come back?' 'Maybe.'He said he'd finish the work soon - maybe tomorrow.2 spoken used to reply to a suggestion or idea when either you are not sure if you agree with it, or you do not want to say 'yes' or 'no' : 'I think Sheila would be an excellent manager.' 'Maybe.'
'I think Sheila would be an excellent manager.' 'Maybe.'3 used to show that you are not sure of an amount or number : The problems really started maybe two or three years ago. He looked like he was thirty, maybe thirty-five years old.
The problems really started maybe two or three years ago.He looked like he was thirty, maybe thirty-five years old.4 spoken used to make a suggestion you are not quite sure about : If the bill doesn't seem right, maybe you should give them a call. Maybe I can ride the bicycle and follow you.
If the bill doesn't seem right, maybe you should give them a call.Maybe I can ride the bicycle and follow you.