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Could you tell me how can I use "probably" and "maybe" differently?

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Rebecca

"Probably" means something is probable or likely to happen. This can be used when you are pretty sure about something happening or being true, or when it is more likely than not to be true. Ex: I will probably move to France next year. "Maybe" implies a little less certainty than "probably." You can use "maybe" when you aren't 100% sure about something happening or being true. Ex: I don't know what to major in. Maybe I'll choose biology.

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