may well
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
is likely or probable
Register: neutral
Examples
She may well become a famous actress one day.
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR C1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
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Common questions
What does “may well” mean?
is likely or probable
Is “may well” formal or informal?
may well is generally neutral.
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