as much

phrase

1
: the same in quantity
not quite as much money
2
: to the same thing
I was happy to help. I know you would do as much for me.

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Democrats must not waste time pressing impeachments, open borders, wealth taxes or even Supreme Court reform as much as it is needed. — James D. Zirin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026 If your linen closet could use a little TLC, Brooklinen's Last Call sale is giving you a pretty good excuse to stock up, with select bedding marked down as much as 75%. — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026 The temperatures will also dip by the end the week as much colder air is pulled into the region keeping Philly in the upper 40's on Friday but cold enough in the far western Poconos for some festive flakes and mixed precipitation. — Tammie Souza, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026 Storms deposited 267 to 3,190 particles per square meter per day at the remote sites, and on average three times as much, 2,560 to 7,480, at the Mammoth site. — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as much

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of as much was in the 15th century

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“As much.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20much. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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