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Hachi8 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

may/might as well

I'm wondering why "may/might as well" of "You might as well do it" means "will/would(?) advise doing it"?? What's the "as well"? Is that the "as well" used as ",too"??
  

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'As well' = equally effectively. Does that help?

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  • 'As well' = equally effectively.
  • Does that help?
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'As well' = equally effectively.

Does that help?
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Is that like how can I say ... "it is actually equal."??
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hachi8"You might as well do it"
You should do it (but less emphatic.)

At the swimming pool:
Jim (sticking his toe in the water): The water is cold!
Sue (swimming): It feels cold at first, but you will get used to it. You might as well jump in and have some fun.
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