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.
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(1) What words indicate that maybe something may happen or is true?
Example words: maybe, perhaps, may, might, it is possible, possibly, could, who knows?, there's a chance, you never know, conceivably
<It is possible that> he will come.; He <could> come.; He <might> come.; He <may> come.; <Maybe> he will come.
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(2) What words indicate that the speaker is guessing about a number or amount, but is not certain?
Example words: maybe, perhaps, possibly
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(3) What words indicate that the speaker is not certain about a suggestion, plan, or idea?
Example words: maybe, perhaps