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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
as much as vs but
As much as I want to be with you, I have to leave. Our country is at war.
I want to be with you but I have to leave. Our country is at war.
What's the difference between as much as and but in this context?
Thanks.
I want to be with you but I have to leave. Our country is at war.
What's the difference between as much as and but in this context?
Thanks.
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Hi, As much as I want to be with you, I have to leave. Our country is at war. I want to be with you but I have to leave.
- Hi, As much as I want to be with you, I have to leave.
- Our country is at war.
- I want to be with you but I have to leave.
- Our country is at war.
- What's the difference between as much as and but in this context?
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Hi,
As much as I want to be with you, I have to leave. Our country is at war.
I want to be with you but I have to leave. Our country is at war.
What's the difference between as much as and but in this context? Generally speaking, they mean the same here.
'As muc
As much as I want to be with you, I have to leave. Our country is at war.
I want to be with you but I have to leave. Our country is at war.
What's the difference between as much as and but in this context? Generally speaking, they mean the same here.
'As muc
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Hi N2G
I'd use "Much as" rather than "As much as" in your sentence. The meaning of "Much as" is similar to "even though" or "however much".
Your sentences both show contrast. However, "much as" acts as a subordinating conjunction whereas "but" is a coordinating conjunction.
I'd use "Much as" rather than "As much as" in your sentence. The meaning of "Much as" is similar to "even though" or "however much".
Your sentences both show contrast. However, "much as" acts as a subordinating conjunction whereas "but" is a coordinating conjunction.
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