much : Idioms & Phrases

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as much as possible
For as much as, ∨ Forasmuch as
In as much as, ∨ Inasmuch as
much as
pretty much
that much
To make much of
To set much, ∨ little, by
To think much
To think much of, ∨ To think well of
too much
very much
very much like

as much as possible

adverb to a feasible extent
as far as possible.
- she helped him as much as possible

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For as much as, ∨ Forasmuch as

in consideration that; seeing that; since.

Webster 1913

In as much as, ∨ Inasmuch as

in the degree that; in like manner as; in consideration that; because that; since. See Synonym of Because, and cf. For as much as, under For, prep.

Webster 1913

much as

adverb in a similar way
much as.

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pretty much

adverb to some degree
- we were pretty much lost when we met the forest ranger

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that much

adverb to a certain degree
- we will be that much ahead of them

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To make much of

to treat with much consideration,, attention, or fondness; to value highly.
to treat as something of especial value or worth.

Webster 1913

To set much, ∨ little, by

to care much, or little, for.

Webster 1913

To think much

to esteem a great matter; to grudge. Obs. "[He] thought not much to clothe his enemies." Milton.

Webster 1913

To think much of, ∨ To think well of

to hold in esteem; to esteem highly.

Webster 1913

too much

adverb more than necessary
overmuch.
- she eats too much
- let's not blame them overmuch

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very much

adverb to a very great degree or extent
a lot; lots; a good deal; much; a great deal.
- I feel a lot better
- we enjoyed ourselves very much
- she was very much interested
- this would help a great deal

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very much like

adverb in a similar way
much as.

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