\In`as*much"\, adv. [In + as + much.]
In like degree; in like manner; seeing that; considering
that; since; -- followed by as. See {In as much as}, under
{In}, prep.
      Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these,
      ye did it not to me.                     --Matt. xxv.
                                               45.
Syn: Because; since; for; as. See {Because}.