Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
may-as-well
idiom
/meɪ æz wɛl/
Definition
Used to suggest that something is as good as something else or to indicate that a particular choice is reasonable under the circumstances.
Examples
- You might as well enjoy the trip since it’s already paid for.
- If you’re going to the store, you may as well pick up some groceries for me.
- Since it’s raining, you may as well stay at home and watch a movie.
Meaning
This phrase implies that there is little difference in the results of varying choices, often suggesting that one option is just as viable as another.
Synonyms
- might as well
- you might as well
- it’s just as well
