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Quantity or Degree

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as far as
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as much as
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far from
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in addition to
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in excess of
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on top of
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number out of number
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over and above
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up to
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in the least
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at a snail's pace
as far as
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/æz fˈɑːɹ æz/
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used to express the limit or extent of something, often indicating a range or scope

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I'll support you as far as my resources allow.
As far as I'm concerned, you can stay here as long as you need.
as much as
preposition
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/æz mˈʌtʃ æz/
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used to convey a significant level or quantity of something

far from
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/fˈɑːɹ fɹʌm/
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suggesting a substantial contrast from what is expected or desired

in addition to
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/ɪn ɐdˈɪʃən tuː/
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used to add extra or supplementary information

in excess of
preposition
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/ɪn ɛksˈɛs ʌv/
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used to indicate a quantity or amount that surpasses a specified limit

on top of
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/ˌɑːn tˈɑːp ʌv/
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denoting the inclusion of something extra alongside existing tasks, responsibilities, or obligations

number out of number
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/nˈʌm ˌaʊɾəv nˈʌm/
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used to indicate the number or proportion of elements that meet a specific condition within a larger set

over and above
preposition
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/ˌoʊvɚɹ ænd əbˈʌv/
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beyond what is expected, required, or usual

up to
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/ˈʌp tuː/
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indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

in the least
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/nˌɑːt ɪn ðə lˈiːst/
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used to emphasize that something is minimal or not at all

at a snail's pace
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/æɾə snˈeɪlz pˈeɪs/
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with a very slow rate

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