as much

Idioms

The same or virtually the same. For example, He's resigning? I thought as much means I thought he was doing just that. [Late 1300s] Also see as much as.

Example Sentences

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Would he harbor any reservations about signing with the Angels and then missing the playoffs as much as Trout has?

From Los Angeles Times

The venture firm is looking to raise as much as $1.5 billion for a broader, frontier-tech fund.

From The Wall Street Journal

Why prices at the pump look to be headed as much as 50 cents higher by May — and possibly even more.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sport really is pioneering in the way it is trying to look after players and do as much research as possible.

From BBC

“Kayce is very upset. It’s the worst thing that could have happened to him. But as much as I’m really upset not to work with Kelsey, it’s a good idea for the show.”

From Los Angeles Times

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