maybe
gb/mˈeɪbi/ us/mˈeɪbi/
A2
英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
adverb
A2
property
1
Possibly; perhaps
Used to say something could happen or be true, but you are not sure.
用法パターン：
Maybe [clause]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'maybe' (adverb) with 'may be' (verb phrase). 'Maybe' is one word and means 'perhaps', while 'may be' is two words and means 'might be'.
類義語
perhaps (Slightly more formal or literary than 'maybe'.)
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possibly (More tentative or cautious than 'maybe'.)
対義語
definitely (Indicates complete certainty, the opposite of uncertainty.)
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certainly (Expresses strong confidence that something will happen or is true.)
コロケーション
maybe later
|maybe not
|maybe tomorrow
|maybe someday
テーマ
daily life
|conversation
|thinking
|decisions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Maybe we'll go to the beach if the weather is nice.
- I don't know—maybe he's just tired.
- She said she would maybe call me later.
- Maybe this isn't the right time to talk.
- We could maybe try a different approach.
学習者向け例文
- Maybe it will rain today.
- He will maybe come to the party.
- Maybe we can eat pizza for dinner.
- She will maybe call you tomorrow.
- Maybe they are at the park.
文法
辞書形
maybe
IPA
GB/mˈeɪbi/
US/mˈeɪbi/
音節・強勢
maybe （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (maybe)
活用形
Noun
- Base: maybe
- Plural: maybes
関連語
表現
just maybe
1/d͡ʒˈʌst mˈeɪbi/
fixed phrase
informal
A slight chance of something
Used to say there is a small chance that something could happen.
例文
- If we work hard, just maybe we can finish on time.
- Just maybe, you'll change your mind after hearing me out.
maybe yes, maybe no
1/mˈeɪbi jˈɛs | mˈeɪbi nˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
Uncertain outcome either way
Used to say you are not sure if the answer or result will be yes or no.
例文
- Will they win? Maybe yes, maybe no.
- Maybe yes, maybe no—that's all I can say.