may be

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Adverbial may be has 1 sense

possibly, perchance, perhaps, maybe, mayhap, peradventure - 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"

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May Be

Definition:

May be is a phrase indicating possibility or uncertainty.

Parts of Speech:

Verb phrase: It may be
Noun phrase: A may be

Senses:

Sense 1: Expressing possibility or uncertainty.

Sense 2: Referring to a person who is considered as a potential candidate for something.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

"I may be late to the party, depending on traffic."
"The weather forecast says it may be cloudy tomorrow."
"May be he will come to the meeting, but we aren't sure."

Local Usage:

"She may be the best singer in town, but we have to hear her perform."
"There may be a hidden treasure buried in the backyard."

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