Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

as-many-as

idiomatic expression
/æz ˈmɛni æz/
Definition
A phrase used to define a number or amount that is equal to another specified number or amount.
Examples
  • There are as many as twenty people in the room.
  • As many as fifty trees were planted in the park.
  • The project may require as many as a hundred volunteers.
Meaning
The term ‘as many as’ is often used to indicate that a quantity is equal to or matches another quantity, often for emphasis or to highlight a substantial amount.
Synonyms
  • up to
  • as much as
  • no less than