Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
so much as
Phrase
/soʊ mʌtʃ æz/
Definition
Used for emphasizing a negative statement, especially in expressions of disbelief or surprise.
Examples
- He didn’t say so much as a word during the meeting.
- She didn’t even acknowledge me, not so much as a smile.
Meaning
The phrase ‘so much as’ stresses that something did not happen at all or is not the case, often used to highlight a lack of something expected or to emphasize a contrast.
Synonyms
- even
- not even
- in the least
