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Poppyman Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Might as well/may as well

Hello.

Please, explain to me the difference between might/may as well.

If I want to regret something happened in the past what should I say I might as well haven't done that or I might as well do that differently?

Thank you.
  

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poppyman If I want to regret something happened in the past, what should I say: 'I might as well haven't done that' or 'I might as well do that differently'? Hi, Neither is OK. Just say: 'I shouldn't have done that'.

— Regards

  • poppyman If I want to regret something happened in the past, what should I say: 'I might as well haven't done that' or 'I might as well do that differently'?
  • Hi, Neither is OK.
  • Just say: 'I shouldn't have done that'.
  • Those phrases are wrongly used in your sentences.
  • Regards
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poppymanIf I want to regret something happened in the past, what should I say: 'I might as well haven't done that' or 'I might as well do that differently'?
Hi,

Neither is OK. Just say: 'I shouldn't have done that'. Those phrases are wrongly used in your sentences.

Regards
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If I understood you correctly, we can't use might as well to refer to past events. Is that the main idea?
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poppymanIs that the main idea?
Hi,

No, this phrase doesn't fit your context—that's the main idea.

Regards
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Please, could you explain how to use might as well then? I'm confused.
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poppymanPlease, could you explain how to use might as well then?
Hi,

Here's an example:

She's going to school today. She might as well visit her friend.

Regards
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I might as well haven't done that No. These are the patterns you need.

I might as well do that. (Present; affirmative)

I might as well not do that. (Present; negative)

I might as well have done that. (Past; affirmative)

I might as well not have done that. (Past; negative)

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