LEARNit Dictionary
maybe
adverb
/ˈmeɪbi/
UK
/ˈmeɪbi/
US
A1
1
A1
used when you are not certain that something will happen or that something is true or is a correct number
شاید, ممکن است, احتمالاً, ممکن باشد, امکان دارد
synonym
perhaps
2
A1
used when making a suggestion
شاید
I thought maybe we could go together.
Maybe you should tell her.
Maybe we can meet for lunch next week sometime.
Maybe readers should be warned.
I've just got a new laptop, so maybe you can use my old one.
synonym
perhaps
3
A1
used when replying to a question or an idea, especially when you are not sure whether to agree or disagree
شاید, ممکن است, احتمالاً
‘I think he should resign.’ ‘Maybe.’
‘Am I nervous? Well, maybe just a little.’
‘You should stop work when you have the baby.’ ‘Maybe, but I can't afford to.’
synonym
perhaps
noun
/ˈmeɪbi/
UK
/ˈmeɪbi/
US
1
something that is only a possibility and is not certain to happen or succeed
احتمال, امکان