As many as…

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The same quantity or number as.

I have as many books as you do.
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Often appears as...

  • as many as possible
  • as many as you can
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Equal Comparison

Use 'as many as' when comparing to show two things are equal in number.

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She caught as many fish as I did.
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Positive Emphasis

Stress abundance or sufficiency when expressing there are enough resources or quantities.

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There are as many apples in the basket as we need for the pie.
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Expressing Desire

Convey what you or someone else wishes or prefers in terms of quantity.

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Take as many cookies as you like from the jar.
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