May"be (?), adv. [For it may be.]

Perhaps; possibly; peradventure.

Maybe the amorous count solicits her. Shak.

In a liberal and, maybe, somewhat reckless way. Tylor.

 

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May"be, a.

Possible; probable, but not sure.

[R.]

Then add those maybe years thou hast to live. Driden.

 

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May"be, n.

Possibility; uncertainty.

[R.]

What they offer is mere maybe and shift. Creech.

 

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