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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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Words nearby as much
as many, Asmara, ASME, Asmodeus, ASMR, as much, as much as, Asn, Asnières, a snowball's chance in hell, Aso
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How to use as much in a sentence
Which is one way of saying we should capture a few Hessians for a pastime; hey, Do-as-much Bunster?
Rodney, the Ranger|John V. LaneUnless you get something, be prepared for the I-thought-as-much expression when your friend sympathizes with you.
In the Oregon Country|George Palmer Putnam