In logic, a proposition is typically considered either true or false, with no middle ground. Therefore, "maybe" does not fit neatly into this binary classification system. It can be seen as a non-committal response that suggests uncertainty or ambiguity, rather than a definitive yes or no answer. In everyday language usage, "maybe" is often used to indicate a possibility or likelihood without fully committing to a definitive stance.
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A maybe is not a yes or no. It is like a 'possibly', or 'I might'. Maybe is used when someone doesn't really know, or want to answer the question.
Maybe is neither strictly a yes nor a no. It implies uncertainty or indecision and suggests that a definitive answer is not possible at the moment.