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

It is, however, expensive, and could cost as much as $300 a month for a payout of $500,000.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Even my own feelings for those motorized metal coolers are fueled by existential disappointment as much as personal irritation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

While state per-pupil spending has soared in recent years to $27,418, Los Angeles hasn’t benefited as much as some other districts because its enrollment has shrunk by nearly a quarter since 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Marvell’s optical-networking revenue could grow by as much as 90% this year and next, according to Barclays analyst Tom O’Malley, who upgraded the stock to Overweight last week.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

We worked together with whichever boys were on shore duty, and with Baby Joe, who stayed on land as much as possible to be with us.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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