as much as

Idioms  

1. The same quantity as. As with as many (def. 2), the meaning of much as a large amount here is qualified by what follows. For example, Please help yourself to as much of the meant as you want indicates whatever amount you wish. [Late 1100s]

2. Also, however much, much as . Even though, no matter how much, as in As much as I hate to, I must stay home tonight , or However much it hurts, you ought to admit you were wrong , or Much as Karen would love to see us, she can't get out of her prior commitment . [Late 1500s]

3. Also, so much as . In effect, nearly the same as, as in Mom as much as told Jane she couldn't go , or The clerk so much as accused the customer of shoplifting . These expressions intensify the meaning of the verb and indicate that the action is unexpected. [Late 1300s]

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Example Sentences

As much as he adores the album, Sahanaja finds it amusing that anyone in the Beach Boys’ camp might have expected Wilson to try to give rock fans what they wanted.

From Los Angeles Times

Cegedim said it was "supporting its clients and their patients as much as possible" and would "fully cooperate with the authorities".

From Barron's

But the market had taken a dim view of the deal, with Netflix’s share price down as much as 30% since it announced its deal with Warner Bros. in December.

From MarketWatch

"These ideal cardiovascular health metrics are based on extensive scientific research that recognizes the majority -- as much as 80% -- of heart disease and stroke can be prevented," Rosen said.

From Science Daily

After all, a manager affects your emotional state as much as a partner, according to a 2023 UKG study.

From MarketWatch

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