maybe

Universal Words adverb 1 used when you are not certain that sth will happen or that sth is true or is a correct number: Maybe he'll come, maybe he won't. * 'Are you going to sell your house?' 'Maybe.' * It will cost two, maybe three hundred pounds. * We go there maybe once or twice a month. 2 used when making a suggestion: I thought maybe we could go together. * Maybe you should tell her. * Maybe we can meet for lunch next week sometime. 3 used to agree with sb, and to add more information that should be thought about: 'You should stop work when you have the baby.' 'Maybe, but I can't afford to.' 4 used when replying to a question or an idea, when you are not sure whether to agree or disagree: 'I think he should resign.' 'Maybe.'