adv. phr. 1. or much as Even though; although. As much as I hate to do it, I must stay home and study tonight. 2. or so much as Just the same as; almost; practically; really. By running away he as much as admitted that he had taken the money. You as much as promised you would help us. The clerk as much as told me that I was a fool.
Compare: AS GOOD AS. 3. See: FOR AS MUCH AS.