as much as

Short definition from Wiktionary

Adverb

1. 1
   Practically, just as, no less than; indicates an action tantamount to, but not identical to, the action described.
2. 2
   So much as, even.

Conjunction

1. 1
   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, much.
2. 2
   Used to say that two things are equal in amount or degree
3. 3
   Used to say that an amount is as large as another amount
4. 4
   Even though; despite the fact that; much as.