as much as

phrase

1

a

: to the same degree

I don't like this one as much as that one.

b

—used to say that one amount is as large as another

This one costs as much as that one.

2

: almost

He as much as admitted he did it.

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for as much as

• has
• jazz
• topaz
• whereas