It requires the same treatment, and for much the same reason.
What is the precise meaning of "much the same" in the above sentence? Does it mean "pretty much the same", or "exactly the same", or ... ?
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2Alternatives to much in this context include largely, almost, nearly, essentially, practically, etc.– FumbleFingersCommented Jan 14, 2018 at 19:18
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@WeatherVane Your comment should be an answer.– ReadinCommented Jan 14, 2018 at 23:37
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@WeatherVane If you add your comment as the answer I will upvote it.– ReadinCommented Jan 14, 2018 at 23:43
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@WeatherVane I looked through your answers on this form and don't see any that have negative ratings.– ReadinCommented Jan 14, 2018 at 23:45
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@Readin I have done so. I suggest that this recent comment exchange be deleted.– Weather VaneCommented Jan 14, 2018 at 23:57
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The sentence
It requires the same treatment, and for much the same reason.
means
It requires the same treatment, and for pretty much the same reason.
However if the reason was exactly the same, the sentence would be the simpler
It requires the same treatment, and for the same reason.
There are many other valid qualifiers too, as mentioned in the comment from @FumbleFingers.
answered Jan 14, 2018 at 23:49
