9.4.4.6.2 Maybe

Use this domain for words that a speaker uses to indicate that he thinks it is possible that something may happen or be true, but he isn't certain.

Related domains: 
6.1.3.1 Easy, possible
6.1.3 Difficult, impossible
  • What words indicate that maybe something may happen or is true?
    maybe, perhaps, may, might, it is possible, possibly, could, who knows?, there's a chance, you never know, conceivably,
  • What words indicate that the speaker is guessing about a number or amount, but is not certain?
    maybe, perhaps, possibly,
  • What words indicate that the speaker is not certain about a suggestion, plan, or idea?
    maybe, perhaps,