so much as
The phrase "so much as" is often used to emphasize minimal actions or conditions, highlighting the extent or degree of something.
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Definition
B2General
(emphasis, negation)Used to emphasize that something did not happen or was not done, often with a sense of surprise or expectation.
Example
- He didn't so much as say hello to me.
- She left without so much as a word.
C1Conditional
(conditional)Indicates the minimum condition required to trigger a consequence.
Example
- If he so much as touches my car, I'll call the police.
- If you so much as raise your voice, you'll be asked to leave.
C1Comparison
(comparison)Used to compare two actions or states, indicating one is less accurate or desirable than the other.
Example
- We were not working so much as pretending to work.
- The team was not winning so much as surviving.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "so much as":
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