NYT Dictionary

MAYBE

/ˈmeɪ.bi/
AdverbAdjectiveNounMAY-bemay-be · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2025

Meaning

Perhaps, possibly.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From an ellipsis of Middle English it may be, equivalent to may + be. Compare mayhap.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

mayhapsperadventureperhapspossiblycould bemight bethat’s possibleperchancemayhapchance

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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