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Rule "maybe vs. may be"
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| Description: | maybe vs. may be |
| Message: | The word "maybe" is an adverb. Either a verb is missing or you meant "may be". |
| Category: | Grammar |
| Link: | https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maybe |
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| ID: | PRP_MAYBE_JJ [3] |
| Version: | 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200) |