ENGLISH
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may well

idiom
Meaning

you use this to say that something is very likely to happen or be true.


Examples
SIMPLE

It may well rain later today.

CONTEXTUAL

If you do not study for the final exam, you may well fail the course.

COMPLEX

Given the current economic instability, the central bank may well decide to raise interest rates before the end of the quarter.

Last updated April 22, 2026