maybe adverb [For it may be.]

Perhaps; possibly; peradventure.

Maybe the amorous count solicits her. Shak.

In a liberal and, maybe, somewhat reckless way. Tylor.

May′be adjective Possible; probable, but not sure. [R.]

Then add those maybe years thou hast to live. Driden.

May′be noun Possibility; uncertainty. [R.]

What they offer is mere maybe and shift. Creech.