ENGLISH
REFERENCE

as much as

idiom
Meaning

used to say that two things are equal in amount or degree, or to show that something is almost true.


Examples
SIMPLE

I like reading as much as watching movies.

CONTEXTUAL

She works as much as she can to save money for her dream vacation.

COMPLEX

The new policy is as much a failure as the previous one, despite the management claiming that they have learned from their past mistakes.

Last updated April 22, 2026