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as much as vs as many as

Both 'as much as' and 'as many as' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'As much as' is used with uncountable nouns, while 'as many as' is used with countable nouns.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 797 views

as much as

This phrase is correct and commonly used with uncountable nouns.

Use 'as much as' when comparing quantities of uncountable nouns. For example, 'I drank as much water as I could.'

Examples:

  • She earns as much money as her husband.
  • I have eaten as much food as I can.
  • He has as much patience as a saint.
  • I need as much time as possible to finish the project.
  • She has as much experience as a seasoned professional.
  • Said as much as she loved it at Swann Lake...
  • I love kids as much as anyone else.
  • It won't hurt as much as being alive.
  • Our methods have not differed as much as you pretend.
  • They need fuel as much as we do.
  • Prescott Hospitals is hurting as much as anyone else.
  • Believe me, I understand rebound as much as anybody.
  • And it would only cost about as much as the entire restoration.
  • Especially from someone I admire as much as you.
  • You don't need strength as much as speed.
  • Talk as much as you want.
  • The man talks about as much as a fish.
  • I believe he deceived you as much as anybody else.
  • They know as much as me.
  • Every single thing is worth as much as Nemanja's life.
  • I am very sure that my father has promised as much as he can afford.
  • My men deserve it as much as me.
  • Almost as much as I loved seeing him in it.
  • People here hate Neptune as much as I do.
  • Not as much as you enjoyed yours.

Alternatives:

  • equally as much
  • just as much
  • the same amount as
  • comparable to
  • similar to

as many as

This phrase is correct and commonly used with countable nouns.

Use 'as many as' when comparing quantities of countable nouns. For example, 'I have as many books as you.'

Examples:

  • She has as many friends as I do.
  • I have as many apples as you.
  • He has as many cars as his neighbor.
  • I need to buy as many tickets as there are people in our group.
  • She has as many skills as a professional athlete.
  • The Stern report concluded that there could be as many as 200 million climate refugees by 2050.
  • Some pieces require as many as seven different moulds.
  • Not as many as it might be.
  • Probably about as many as it took to build this thing.
  • Depending on demand, we might make as many as...
  • You can import as many as 200 files in this program.
  • Plastic bags, as many as you can get.
  • The FBI estimates that there could be as many as 35 serial killers... cruising for victims even as I speak.
  • Herbal infusions can contain as many as 200 minor ingredients, many of which are difficult to attain data for.
  • Not as many as I would like.
  • You've had as many as me.
  • We think there might be as many as 16,000 kits here.
  • Bring as many as you can in your cars.
  • We think as many as 150,000 bogus signatures are on those petitions.
  • Bring as many as you want.
  • In Germany alone as many as 11000 photovoltaic installations would require retrofitting.
  • Attila leads as many as 100,000 warriors, set to charge.
  • But be prepared for as many as 20 casualties, many of them kids.
  • Collect bones as many as you can before time runs out.
  • But as many as do receive him shall be enlightened, cleansed, and comforted.

Alternatives:

  • equally as many
  • just as many
  • the same number as
  • comparable to
  • similar to

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