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Ann225 Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Without so much as/as much as

Hi,

I know that ‘without so much as’ is the correct form, but I actually came across ‘without as much as’ in the Guardian. Is it also correct or did the author of the article make a mistake?

Thank you.

  

Top answer

My opinion is that both versions are said and considered acceptable. But I prefer ‘without so much as'. Clive

— Clive

  • My opinion is that both versions are said and considered acceptable.
  • But I prefer ‘without so much as'.
  • Clive
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My opinion is that both versions are said and considered acceptable.

But I prefer ‘without so much as'.

Clive

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In formal writing, I try to use "so" in negative senses, but there is no "rule" about it that I've heard of.

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