as much as

tanto quanto

Indica che due cose hanno la stessa quantità o lo stesso grado.

In inglese semplice: Used when two things have the same amount or degree.

• I like pears as much as apples.
• He worked as much as his sister did.
• Does this cost as much as that one?

Come si usa: as much as someone/something (I like tea as much as coffee.); as much as + clause (She earns as much as I do.)

Sinonimi: to the same extent as

Espressioni comuni: as much as someone, as much as something

quanto

Introduce la quantità che qualcuno vuole, di cui ha bisogno o che può ricevere.

In inglese semplice: Introduces the amount that someone wants, needs, or is allowed to have.

• Take as much as you want.
• We saved as much as we could.
• Use as much as you need for the recipe.

Come si usa: as much as + clause (Take as much as you need.)

Espressioni comuni: as much as needed, as much as possible

sebbene, per quanto

Ammette un fatto prima di presentarne un altro contrastante o sorprendente.

In inglese semplice: Used to accept one fact before explaining a different or surprising fact.

• As much as I love cake, I’m full.
• As much as she wanted to stay, she had to leave.
• As much as we disagree, I respect your opinion.

Come si usa: as much as + clause, clause (As much as I like him, I can’t trust him.)

Sinonimi: although, even though, much as

Espressioni comuni: as much as someone, as much as we

praticamente, quasi

Quasi come se qualcosa fosse stato fatto o detto, anche senza farlo o dirlo direttamente.

In inglese semplice: Almost or effectively, even if someone does not do or say it directly.

• He as much as admitted it.
• Her smile as much as said yes.
• They as much as promised us the job.

Come si usa: as much as + verb (His silence as much as confirmed the story.)

Sinonimi: practically, virtually, effectively

Espressioni comuni: as much as admitted, as much as promised

anche solo, nemmeno

Sottolinea persino un’azione minima, soprattutto se non è avvenuta o non deve avvenire.

In inglese semplice: Even a small action, especially one that did not happen or should not happen.

• He left without as much as a smile.
• If you as much as whisper, she will hear you.
• They never as much as thanked us.

Come si usa: without as much as + -ing (He left without as much as saying goodbye.); if someone as much as + verb (If you as much as touch that vase, I’ll be angry.)

Sinonimi: even, so much as

Espressioni comuni: as much as look, as much as ask