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much as

conjunction

Definition of much as

: however much : even though

Examples of much as in a Sentence

  1. much as I'd like to blame you, I know I can't

First Known Use of much as

circa 1699

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much as Synonyms

Synonyms

albeit, although (also altho), as, howbeit, notwithstanding, though, when, whereas, while;

Related Words

but, if;

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