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insomuch

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɪnsəʊˈmʌt͡ʃ/

1

adv

Meaning 1

Because of; since; as a result of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Insomuch as you have consistently paid the bill on time before, we'll excuse one late payment.

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2

adv

Meaning 2

To the extent that.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

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3

adverb

Meaning 3

to such an extent or degree; so

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

From Middle English insomuche; equivalent to in + so + much.