as much as
[adverb]
Synonyms: almost, all but, as good as, essentially, practically, well-nigh

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as much as
almost:
He as much as admitted that it was his fault.

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as much as
1.
to the same degree as.
People who live with this plant consider it a friend as much as a foe.

2.
this or almost this amount.
These drugs can lead to as much as a 30 percent increase in sleep interruption.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

as much as
adv. phr.
1. or much as Even though; although.
As much as I hate to do it, I must stay home and study tonight.
2. or so much as Just the same as; almost; practically; really.
By running away he as much as admitted that he had taken the money.
You as much as promised you would help us.
The clerk as much as told me that I was a fool.
Compare: AS GOOD AS.
3. See: FOR AS MUCH AS.

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