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.
Examples of as much as in a Sentence
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Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2024
Whether you’re headed to a casual garden party, a romantic beachside ceremony, an elegant cocktail reception, or a formal black-tie gala, there’s bound to be a look on this list that fits your needs—including stylish options on sale for as much as 40 percent off.
—Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2024
Ground was officially broken on the project two years ago, and ever since then, the Saudis have been racing to erect their massive metropolis, which is projected to cost as much as $500 billion.
—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 26 Apr. 2024
Now that it’s built, the first phase of the $156 million development contains a high-end hotel known as the Alexander, where guests are treated to art collections, and luxury apartments that can cost as much as $3,700 per month.
—Ryan Martin and Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2024
The shares rose as much as 1.3% in Paris before reversing those gains as investors saw signs that Hermes might not be immune to the slowdown seen by rivals.
—Angelina Rascouet, Fortune Europe, 25 Apr. 2024
Garvey is running in a heavily Democratic state and The Bee has written about his tax debts totaling as much as $750,000.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
But non-point sources, such as runoff from agricultural fields, have not decreased nearly as much as is needed.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
Explore our new section Falling groundwater levels have caused the ground to sink as much as 6 feet in parts of the area over the last decade, and state officials have determined that a local plan for managing groundwater would allow the free fall to continue.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Idiom
From being happier and more engaged Some 32-hour advocates insist that people will be so happy and productive that companies will benefit as much as employees.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2024
Whether you’re headed to a casual garden party, a romantic beachside ceremony, an elegant cocktail reception, or a formal black-tie gala, there’s bound to be a look on this list that fits your needs—including stylish options on sale for as much as 40 percent off.
—Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2024
Ground was officially broken on the project two years ago, and ever since then, the Saudis have been racing to erect their massive metropolis, which is projected to cost as much as $500 billion.
—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 26 Apr. 2024
Now that it’s built, the first phase of the $156 million development contains a high-end hotel known as the Alexander, where guests are treated to art collections, and luxury apartments that can cost as much as $3,700 per month.
—Ryan Martin and Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2024
The shares rose as much as 1.3% in Paris before reversing those gains as investors saw signs that Hermes might not be immune to the slowdown seen by rivals.
—Angelina Rascouet, Fortune Europe, 25 Apr. 2024
Garvey is running in a heavily Democratic state and The Bee has written about his tax debts totaling as much as $750,000.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
But non-point sources, such as runoff from agricultural fields, have not decreased nearly as much as is needed.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
Explore our new section Falling groundwater levels have caused the ground to sink as much as 6 feet in parts of the area over the last decade, and state officials have determined that a local plan for managing groundwater would allow the free fall to continue.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
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