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Another word for maybe

Choosing another word for maybe depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Perhaps; possibly; used to express uncertainty or possibility.

Usage Example

"perhaps the weather will clear up by this afternoon so we can go for a walk."

Strongest
perhaps
possibly
Strong
conceivably
potentially
mayhap
perchance

• noun (Context 2)

A mere possibility, uncertainty, or noncommittal answer.

Usage Example

"We need a firm commitment from all participants by Friday, with no ifs, ands, or maybes."

Strongest
possibility
Strong
uncertainty
contingency

Opposites of maybe

The opposite of maybe shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

certainly
definitely
certainty
surely
undoubtedly
unquestionably
surety
positively
See all opposites of maybe

• Nearby Words

maya
mayan
mayapple
maybe
maybug
mayday
mayflower

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Maybe. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/maybe
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