how to understand "may well do sth"?
yeah, I know that it means probably do sth, but as to me, I hardly understand why may plus well would increase the possibility?

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how to understand "may well do sth"?
yeah, I know that it means probably do sth, but as to me,  I hardly understand why may plus well would increase the possibility?

Answer

well "may" is a verb and "well" is an adverb equivalent of good. 
so "may well" is a bit like saying "there is a good chance that I may" except that it isn't likely.

In a legal/technical context the 3 levels of commitment are 
"may"      allowed/optional to do
"should" prefered to do but not required
"shall"    have/required to do

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