English

much as

/ˈmʌt͡ʃ ˌæz/
As much as; however much; although; even though.

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    Origin

    From much (“used to compare, demonstrate, or indicate the quantity of something”) + as.

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    • partEnglishmuch “A large amount of.”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishmuche
        • derivedMiddle Englishmuchel “big”
        • derivedOld Englishmearc + lēah
    • partEnglishas “To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishas
        • derivedOld Frenchas
        • derivedMiddle Englishalso
      • borrowedLatinas

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