1
—used to say that two things are equal in amount or degree
He likes hockey as much as he likes basketball.
2
—used to say that an amount is as large as another amount
She earns as much as he does.
3
: almost but not quite
He as much as admitted his guilt.
: even though : despite the fact that
As much as I respect him, I still have to disagree with him on this point.
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Jains grapple with the destructive impacts of everyday actions on other life-forms; their answer has been to reduce harm as much as possible through ahimsa, nonviolence.
—Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
This is good news as some previous reports had suggested that the iPhone 17 Air could cost as much as the more expensive Pro iPhones.
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Under the law, some teachers hired prior to 2011 still get paid under old plans that did not consider performance as much as experience.
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To prepare for the cold temperatures, NWS advises residents to exercise caution while traveling, dress appropriately, keep pets indoors as much as possible, and do not use generators or grills inside.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Jains grapple with the destructive impacts of everyday actions on other life-forms; their answer has been to reduce harm as much as possible through ahimsa, nonviolence.
—Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
This is good news as some previous reports had suggested that the iPhone 17 Air could cost as much as the more expensive Pro iPhones.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Under the law, some teachers hired prior to 2011 still get paid under old plans that did not consider performance as much as experience.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
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“As much as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20much%20as. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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