may well English

Meaning may well meaning

What does may well mean?

may well verb

— May indeed.

Topics may well topics

What do people use may well to talk about?

Grammar Semantic constituents related to verbs Epistemic moods

Probably

• What words indicate that something will probably happen?
  probably likely probable be a strong possibility it looks as if it looks like chances are may well be in the cards as likely as not I wouldn't be surprised if I dare say I should think I guess
• What words indicate that something is probably true?
  probably likely probable it looks as if it's a fair bet may well may easily as likely as not I should think

Examples may well examples

How do I use may well in a sentence?

Simple sentences

You may as well follow his advice.

News and current affairs

Yet 2008-2009, like 1989, may very well correspond to an epochal change, whose unfolding consequences will be felt for decades.

How it is received may not only determine the state of Israel-Palestine negotiations for a considerable time to come, but Saudi Arabia's domestic peace as well.