Much As

Pronunciation: /mʌtʃ æz/

Definitions of much as

adverb used to introduce a concessive clause, indicating that although something is true, the following statement applies

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like spicy food much as my sister does.

A2 I can't dance much as my friends can.

B1 I don't exercise as much as I should.

B2 She doesn't enjoy reading as much as I do.

C1 I don't travel as much as I would like to.

C2 He doesn't study as much as he should for the exam.

conjunction used to introduce a concessive clause, indicating that although something is true, the following statement applies

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like spicy food much as my sister does.

A2 She doesn't study as much as she should.

B1 I enjoy cooking as much as I enjoy eating.

B2 He doesn't exercise as much as he used to.

C1 As much as I love traveling, I also appreciate being home.

C2 She doesn't talk as much as she listens.

Examples of much as in a Sentence

formal Much as I appreciate your efforts, I must decline the offer.

informal I like going out with you, but much as I want to, I can't tonight.

slang I'm down to hang out, but much as I'm tempted, I have to study for my exam.

figurative Much as the storm raged on, the lighthouse stood strong against the wind.

Grammatical Forms of much as

• past tense: mucht
• plural: muchs
• comparative: muchier
• superlative: muchiest
• present tense: much
• future tense: will much
• perfect tense: have muched
• continuous tense: am muching
• singular: much
• positive degree: much
• infinitive: to much
• gerund: muching
• participle: munched

Origin and Evolution of much as

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'much as' originated from Middle English, likely derived from the combination of 'much' and 'as'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'much as' has retained its original meaning of 'in the same way that' or 'although', with slight variations in usage depending on context.