maybe — perhaps; possibly; used to express uncertainty or possibility
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: perhaps; possibly; used to express uncertainty or possibility
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeɪbi/
Korean meaning: 아마도, 어쩌면 (불확실함이나 가능성을 표현할 때 사용)
Korean pronunciation: **메**이비
Example Sentences
- Maybe my dog ate my homework... again.
- Maybe we should study for the exam instead of watching Netflix.
- Maybe pizza for breakfast isn't such a bad idea after all.
maybe
ADVERB//ˈmeɪbi//
perhaps; possibly; used to express uncertainty or possibility
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈmeɪbi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmeɪbi/
🌳Etymology
Rootmay + be
Origin
'may be'(~일지도 모른다)라는 두 단어가 합쳐져서 하나의 단어가 되었습니다. 'may'는 가능성을 나타내는 조동사이고, 'be'는 존재를 의미하는 동사입니다.
🎵Rhyme
babylazycrazydaisy
baby
lazy
crazy
daisy
🔗Collocations
maybe not
maybe so
maybe later
maybe tomorrow
maybe next time
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Maybe my dog ate my homework... again.”
“Maybe we should study for the exam instead of watching Netflix.”
😄 Fun example
“Maybe pizza for breakfast isn't such a bad idea after all.”
“Maybe you could help me with this problem.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
perhapspossiblyprobablyconceivably
Antonyms
definitelycertainlysurely
Related
mightcoulduncertaintypossibilitydoubt
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