as much

Idioms  

1. The same or virtually the same. For example, He's resigning? I thought as much means I thought he was doing just that. [Late 1300s] Also see as much as.

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Example Sentences

As much as everyone says it’s hard to keep people watching the Oscars, people all over the world still embrace what the Oscar stands for.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Japanese automaker said Thursday that expenses and losses related to the re-evaluation could total as much as 2.500 trillion yen, equivalent to $15.73 billion, for this fiscal year ending March 31 and in the coming years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Boiler Juice CEO Tim Buckman said he was "very concerned" to hear about the Weetmans' situation, adding: "We will investigate and offer as much support as we can."

From BBC

The two had rocketed as much as 30 percent Monday to a peak of nearly $120.

From Barron's

Many seniors don’t drive as much as younger Americans, so higher costs of gasoline may not sting as much.

From Barron's