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Inasmuch 单词详解

"Hello! My name is Cora, and I am always your loyal friend. Could you please tell me the usage of 'inasmuch'? Thank you!"

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Three little words...

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No, not 'I love you': in as much.

When you put them together, you get a new word: 'inasmuch'

It's often used in sentences like these below:

He's a very good choice of chairman, inasmuch as he really understands the issues.

I'm a very lucky man, inasmuch as I don't have to worry about money.

Mark and Oliver are from similar backgrounds, well, inasmuch as they come from the same town.

Can you work out what they mean?

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