might as well
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might as well
- /maɪt æzˈwɛl/
- /maɪzˈwɛl/
verb minus well
- Used to express somewhat reluctant assent, saying that if one situation exists (or because it does exist), another event or situation that would otherwise be undesirable, difficult, impossible, etc., becomes more feasible or reasonable, or would not make a difference. You arrived too early, but since you're here, you might as well come in.
- Used to liken one situation to another, typically saying that the existence of one situation is equivalent to the existence of another, usually more extreme, situation. You're going to tell her what I said about her? You might as well shoot me!
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see might, as well.
I want to go, and he might as well.
Similar: may as well, as well
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verb if one situation exists, another undesirable/difficult one becomes more feasible or reasonable
| Español | valer más, valer mejor, dar igual, dar lo mismo, bien poder, mejor ser |
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verb the existence of one situation is equivalent to the existence of another, usually more extreme one
| Español | valer más, valer mejor, dar igual, dar lo mismo, bien poder, mejor ser |
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