As much as
the same quant-ty as. as with as many (def. 2), the meaning of much as a large amount here is qualified by what follows. for example, please help yourself to as much of the meant as you want indicates whatever amount you wish. [ late 1100s ]
also, however much, much as. even though, no matter how much, as in as much as i hate to, i must stay home tonight, or however much it hurts, you ought to admit you were wrong, or much as karen would love to see us, she can’t get out of her prior commitment. [ late 1500s ]
also, so much as. in effect, nearly the same as, as in mom as much as told jane she couldn’t go, or the clerk so much as accused the customer of shoplifting. these expressions intensify the meaning of the verb and indicate that the action is unexpected. [ late 1300s ]
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- As of
to the same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: i don’t think it’s as hot and humid today as it was yesterday. for example; for instance: some flowers, as the rose, require special care. thought to be or considered to be: the square as distinct from the rectangle; the church as separate from the state. […]
- As one
also, as one man or woman. all together, unanimously. for example, the marchers shouted as one, “we shall overcome!” or they replied as one woman, “of course we’ll stay and help.” this term appeared in the bible (judges 20:8): “and all the people arose as one man.” [ late 1500s ] for synonyms, see with […]
- As regards
to the same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: i don’t think it’s as hot and humid today as it was yesterday. for example; for instance: some flowers, as the rose, require special care. thought to be or considered to be: the square as distinct from the rectangle; the church as separate from the state. […]
- As right as rain
as right as rain modifier completely correct
- Rule
a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess. the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation: the franciscan rule. the customary or normal circ-mstance, occurrence, manner, practice, quality, etc.: the rule rather than the exception. control, government, or dominion: under the rule of a dictator. tenure […]