might well vs might

Both "might well" and "might" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Might well" is used to express that something is likely or probable, while "might" alone is used to express possibility or permission.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that something is likely or probable.

"might well"

Use "might well" when you want to convey that something is highly probable or likely to happen. It is often used in situations where there is a strong possibility of a particular outcome.

Examples:

He might well be the best candidate for the job.
It might well rain later today.
She might well have forgotten about the meeting.
The team might well win the championship this year.
You might well regret not taking this opportunity.

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This night might well be the last you spend in this castle.
It might well be what I'm looking for.
The other flowers might well stay in good shape for several more months.
In this case it might well be an image of the clock.
Peter Redhill might well have had reason to kill the bishop.
This nightmare might well come to an end.
Claude Monet might well be said to be the father of the Impressionist movement.
Being territorial seat, Helena might well romance us... for balance against Butte.
This might well apply in the case of Finland.
If not, this problem might well contaminate the rest of Africa, which could have disastrous consequences.
Such a process might well confer prestige on Putin.
The word 'historic' might well be appropriate to describe this development.
His father's relentless antagonism might well have helped drive Edsel Ford to an early death.
The host country might well be Germany.
This might well be the perfect pizzeria.
That might well be an indication that you are clenching or grinding during the night.
I think there might well be some... consciousness inside Mrs Silvestry, but maybe SHE's still in there.
If we get too close, that violence might well spill over onto us.
Extraordinary intelligence might well appear extraterrestrial to you, but let me be more specific.
It means they might well be made by the same locksmith.

Alternatives:

probably will
likely to
almost certainly

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express possibility or permission.

"might "

Use "might" when you want to express that something is possible or to ask for permission in a polite way. It is often used in conditional or hypothetical situations.

Examples:

I might go to the party if I finish my work on time.
She might be at home by now.
Might I borrow your pen for a moment?
You might want to consider other options before making a decision.
It might rain later, so bring an umbrella.

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His father might have died in the workhouse.
Otherwise someone might get what they ordered.
My morality might have wavered yours never did.
But I was hoping you might show me around.
The membrane might recognise the code.
With things that Despereaux might steal.
One other story might interest you.
Their mutual friend might be living here in Tokyo.
It's acting secretary might be best.
Only the reflected glory she might bring.
Herr Falkstein thought you might need a laboratory assistant temporarily.
Mr Jadot might be dead by now.
It might be logarithms or negative exponents.
Thought the case might be interesting.
We might not come back out.
Little sadism might come in handy.
Otherwise, you might have many problems.
He might leak everything to Sukegoro.
You might say it was psychosomatic.
Langley said you might need help.

Alternatives:

may
could
possibly

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