Definitions
- Used to express uncertainty or doubt about something. - Used to suggest a possibility or alternative. - Used to indicate a lack of commitment or decision.
- Used to suggest a potential or hypothetical situation. - Used to indicate that something is within the realm of possibility. - Used to express doubt or uncertainty about something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express uncertainty or doubt.
- 2Both words suggest a possibility or alternative.
- 3Both words are adverbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Maybe is more commonly used in everyday language, while possibly is more formal and less common.
- 2Certainty: Maybe implies less certainty than possibly.
- 3Degree: Possibly suggests a higher degree of probability than maybe.
- 4Position: Maybe is often used at the beginning of a sentence, while possibly can be used in various positions.
- 5Connotation: Maybe is more casual and conversational, while possibly is more formal and academic.
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Remember this!
Maybe and possibly are synonyms that express uncertainty or doubt and suggest a possibility or alternative. However, maybe is more common and casual, while possibly is more formal and suggests a higher degree of probability.
