Insomuch that Abimelech himself said to Isaac: Depart from us, for thou art become much mightier than we.
Source: tatoeba (7867897)
Insomuch
/ɪnsəʊˈmʌt͡ʃ/
Synonyms for "insomuch" (6 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: inasmuch, inasmuch as, insofar, insofar as, to such extent.
- Sentence evidence is available for insomuch, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "insomuch".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "insomuch"
Keep "insomuch" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "insomuch" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "insomuch", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "insomuch" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesMore specific
1 entriessubordinating conjunction
Collocations
10 entriesinasmuch asinsofar asinsomuch asinsomuch as one caninsomuch as possibleinsomuch as the datainsomuch thatinsomuch that the findingsto such extentto that extent
Derivations
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Insomuch as you have consistently paid the bill on time before, we'll excuse one late payment.
Source: wiktionary
In ſo moche that if any verbe be of the thyꝛde coniugation / I ſet out all his rotes and tenſes[…]
Source: wiktionary
These weights did not exert their natural gravity […] insomuch that I could not guess which was light or heavy whilst I held them in my hand.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "insomuch"?
Closest matches include inasmuch, inasmuch as, insofar, insofar as, to such extent.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "insomuch"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.