Practically, just as, no less than; indicates an action tantamount to, but not identical to, the action described.
So much as, even.
Used to say that two things are equal in amount or degree
Even though; despite the fact that
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, much.
Used to say that an amount is as large as another amount
used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification
Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.