You use as much in expressions such as 'I thought as much' and 'I guessed as much' after you have just been told something and you want to say that you already believed or expected it to be true.
You're waiting for a woman–I thought as much.
See full dictionary entry for much
as much in British English
exactly that
I suspected as much when I heard
See full dictionary entry for much
Examples of 'as much' in a sentence
as much
Hazard has just as much ability but needs consistency.
The Sun (2017)
Most similar countries spend nearly half as much again and many far more.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Her grandmother is thrilled that they can speak with each other as much as they want.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
But they need a result in the league just as much as we do.
The Sun (2016)
It doesn't talk as much as it used to.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Some people find a knee support helps, though probably not as much as the measures above.
The Sun (2016)
If he does that, he can say as much or as little as he likes.
The Sun (2016)
I love him, though not as much as when we first met.
The Sun (2017)
The US now uses as much electricity to keep buildings cool as the whole of Africa uses for all its electrical needs.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Use active voice as much as possible.
Porush, David A Short Guide to Writing About Science (1995)
You need to work on reinforcing good behaviour as much as discouraging bad behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Your mind needs exercise just as much as your body does.
Hopkins, Tom The Guide to Greatness in Sales (1994)
Real legal practice was very different though just as much fun.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We will look after our employees as much as we can but there are no jobs guarantees.
The Sun (2010)
Youth custody costs on average three times as much as the well known public school.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Put as much thought into your beauty routine as you would into cooking dinner.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Many say they learn as much from others on the course as their teachers.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We want as much expertise as possible.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This restlessness applies just as much to your quality of life.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He acknowledged as much after the game.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Our thoughts are as much a part of our moral character as our actions.
Christianity Today (2000)
He will want to cram as much into it as possible.
The Sun (2012)
The answer is: not nearly as much as many parents think.
Cohen, Julian & Kay, James Taking Drugs Seriously (1994)
Meditation will soon be as much of a no-brainer as exercising.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
You can't try any harder when you are already putting as much as you can in.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We really don't move around as much as we used to.
The Sun (2014)
Publishing has suffered in the downturn, though not as much as one might think.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Perhaps no outsider can enjoy this book as much as many Americans seem to have.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Manchester can play with both styles, as much defensively well as technically well.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Firms have already made as much as 5 billion from the scandal.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
NOT as much as people say he is.
The Sun (2011)
This is called "paying your dues" in the business, and should be done as soon and as much as possible.
Evans, Andrew The Secrets of Musical Confidence (1994)
All related terms of 'as much'
much as
even though; although
as much as
You use as much as before an amount to suggest that it is surprisingly large.
so much as
If you say that someone did not do so much as perform a particular action, you are emphasizing that they did not even do that, when you were expecting them to do more.