belkide

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Turkish - English
maybe
Something that is possibly true
Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty
People use maybe to mean `sometimes', particularly in a series of general statements about what someone does, or about something that regularly happens. They'll come to the bar for a year, or maybe even two, then they'll find another favourite spot
politeness You use maybe when you are making suggestions or giving advice. Maybe is also used to introduce polite requests. Maybe we can go to the movies or something Wait a while, maybe a few days. = perhaps
You use maybe to indicate that, although a comment is partly true, there is also another point of view that should be considered. Maybe there is jealousy, but I think the envy is more powerful = perhaps
vagueness You use maybe to express uncertainty, for example when you do not know that something is definitely true, or when you are mentioning something that may possibly happen in the future in the way you describe. Maybe she is in love I do think about having children, maybe when I'm 40 = perhaps
Possibility; uncertainty
Possible; probable, but not sure
perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement)
perhaps (adverb), as in: Maybe we can get a toy for you tomorrow
You can say maybe as a response to a question or remark, when you do not want to agree or disagree. `Is she coming back?' --- `Maybe. No one hears from her.' = perhaps
No
Something that may be true
vagueness You use maybe when you are making a rough guess at a number, quantity, or value, rather than stating it exactly. The men were maybe a hundred feet away and coming closer. = about
perhaps
by chance; "perhaps she will call tomorrow"; "we may possibly run into them at the concert"; "it may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time"
possibly, perhaps
Perhaps; possibly; peradventure
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