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.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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