maybes
word · lemma: maybe
Definition
'Maybes' is the plural form of 'maybe,' used informally to refer to possible answers, uncertain options, or expressions of doubt.
Usage & Nuances
'Maybes' is informal, mostly used in speech or creative writing. It refers to multiple uncertainties or possible answers (e.g., 'so many maybes in life'). Not commonly used in formal writing. Often appears in phrases like 'too many maybes' or 'full of maybes.'
Spanish: posibles - dudas - incertidumbresPortuguese (BR): talvezes - dúvidasPortuguese (PT): talvezes - dúvidasChinese (Simplified): 可能性 - 或许（们）Chinese (Traditional): 可能性 - 或許（們）Hindi: संभावनाएँ - शायद (बहुवचन)Arabic: احتمالات - قد (جمع)
Example Sentences
Life is full of maybes.
basic
He gave me too many maybes instead of a clear answer.
basic
There are too many maybes in this plan.
basic
I’m tired of all your maybes—just say yes or no!
natural
Sometimes, a relationship ends because of too many maybes.
natural
Forget the maybes—let’s just take a chance.
natural