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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Bidh admitted as much, begrudgingly saying the STC would coordinate with local authorities to defend their land if the Houthis marched south, though maintaining it wouldn’t directly coordinate with the PLC itself. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026 At the grocery store, five items cost as much as a full cart once did. — Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026 The Dodgers are talented enough that Ohtani not hitting well would not damage their chances as much as, say, Sale not pitching well for the Braves. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Just trying to lock in on my details and watch as much film as possible throughout the week. — Gary Bedore october 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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