might as well
/maɪt æzˈwɛl/
Word Rarity
Common
Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.48 in modern English
20
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
10
Unique Chars
Meaning
verb
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.
verb
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.
verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see might, as well.
Example Sentences
- "You arrived too early, but since you're here, you might as well come in."
- "Macarons are very difficult to make, so you might as well make plentiful if you do decide to make any."
- "Razors pain you; / Rivers are damp; / Acids stain you; / And drugs cause cramp. / Guns aren’t lawful; / Nooses give; / Gas smells awful; / You might as well live."
- "Oh, and while you're here would you like me to look at your fanny? And the girl, says, Yeah, sure, might as well, and off they go."
- "You're going to tell her what I said about her? You might as well shoot me!"
- "What a waste of time this has been. We might as well have stayed at home."