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MAYBE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MAYBE?

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Need another word that means the same as “maybe”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “maybe” in this overview.

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Maybe as an Adverb
Definitions of "Maybe" as an adverb
Synonyms of "Maybe" as an adverb (7 Words)
Usage Examples of "Maybe" as an adverb
Associations of "Maybe" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Maybe” are: mayhap, peradventure, perchance, perhaps, possibly, conceivably, for all one knows

Maybe as an Adverb

Definitions of "Maybe" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “maybe” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

By chance.
Perhaps; possibly.

Synonyms of "Maybe" as an adverb (7 Words)

conceivably	Within the realm of possibility. It may conceivably* cause liver disease.*
for all one knows	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
mayhap	Perhaps; possibly.
peradventure	Perhaps. Peradventure I m not as wealthy as he is.
perchance	Through chance. To sleep perchance* to dream.*
perhaps	Used to express uncertainty or possibility. Perhaps I should have been frank with him.
possibly	Perhaps (used to indicate doubt or hesitancy. We may possibly* run into them at the concert.*

Usage Examples of "Maybe" as an adverb

He was standing maybe 20 or 30 feet away.
Maybe I won't go back.

Associations of "Maybe" (30 Words)

anticipation	Anticipating with confidence of fulfillment. Her eyes sparkled with anticipation.
anticipatory	In anticipation. An anticipatory* flash of excitement.*
aspirant	An ambitious and aspiring young person. A lofty aspirant.
aspiring	Directing one’s hopes or ambitions towards becoming a specified type of person. An aspiring* artist.*
assume	Put clothing on one’s body. They were assumed to be foreign.
assumption	The act of assuming or taking for granted. On the assumption* that he has been injured we can infer that he will not play.*
conjecture	(in textual criticism) propose (a reading). Many conjectured that the jury could not agree.
eventually	After an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay. Eventually after midnight I arrived at the hotel.
expect	Consider obligatory request and expect. We expect* great things of you.*
expectation	The feeling that something is about to happen. Reality had not lived up to expectations.
expected	Considered likely or probable to happen or arrive. Write down your expected* monthly income and regularly track your expenses.*
finally	The item at the end. A referendum followed by local legislative and finally* presidential elections.*
guess	Put forward of a guess in spite of possible refutation. I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again.
importantly	In a manner designed to draw attention to one’s importance. A non drinking non smoking and importantly* non political sportsman.*
lastly	The item at the end. Lastly I would like to thank my parents.
lifespan	The length of time for which a person or animal lives or a thing functions. The human lifespan.
perhaps	By chance. Perhaps I should have been frank with him.
preconception	A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation. He did not even try to confirm his preconceptions.
predicate	What is predicated of the subject of a proposition the second term in a proposition is predicated of the first term by means of the copula. Aggression is predicated of those who act aggressively.
predict	Make a prediction about tell in advance. He predicts that the trend will continue.
premise	State or presuppose something as a premise. He premised these remarks so that his readers might understand.
presumably	Used to convey that what is asserted is very likely though not known for certain. Presumably he missed the train.
presume	Take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission. The argument presumes that only one person can do the work.
presumption	An assumption that is taken for granted. Underlying presumptions about human nature.
probably	Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell. She would probably* never see him again.*
suppose	Expect believe or suppose. Suppose we leave this to the police.
supposedly	Believed or reputed to be the case. There were rumours of a rift between him and his colleagues supposedly* because they were jealous of his relationship with the Duchess.*
supposition	A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence. Their outrage was based on supposition* and hearsay.*
underestimate	Make too low an estimate of. 7 5 million is a considerable underestimate.
whatever	No matter what happens. We told him we d back him whatever.