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much as

conjunction

Definition of MUCH AS

:  however much :  even though
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First Known Use of MUCH AS

circa 1699

Related to MUCH AS

Synonyms
albeit, as, howbeit, although, notwithstanding, though, when, whereas, while, whilst [chiefly British]

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. much as
  2. as much as
  3. so much as
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