an amount equal to a particular amount of somethingI thought New York was expensive, but it costs just as much to live here in Paris.
as much (as someone/something): Why are you complaining? You have as much as Sharon.
as much something as: We didn’t spend as much time at the museum as I had hoped.
as much again (=an additional amount equal to what has already been mentioned): We’ve already collected $20,000, but we need to raise as much again to pay for all the equipment.
half/twice etc. as much: The United States uses twice as much energy as the whole of Europe.