Meaning of may as well | Babel Free

Definitions

Used to express reluctance, to express that if one hypothetical or possible action happened, it would not make any notable difference.

idiomatic, no-past-participle, no-present-participle

Examples

“For me to love you now Would be the sweetest thing 'Twould make me sing Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind”

“They continued their inspection in silence, but at last the Doctor shrugged and said they may as well go back.”

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