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[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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