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Can anyone provide me with some examples illustrating the differences between mentioned adjectives. Is it possible to use them interchangeably on various occasions?

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i couldn't find inasmuch as in the dictionary! looking forward to answers. – Benjamin Jan 18 at 9:02
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You mustn't have looked very hard. I found more than 1000 pages using Google. MW – Bill Franke Jan 18 at 9:05
Yeah you are right. :D – Benjamin Jan 18 at 9:07
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The occasions on which you are likely to need inasmuch are rare. If you're not sure about it, it's best to avoid it. – Barrie England Jan 18 at 9:11
Yeah you'r right Barrie.Thank you – Oracle Jan 18 at 10:43

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Definition of INASMUCH AS :

1: in the degree that ; insofar as
2: in view of the fact that ; since

Example: The economic forecast for the coming decade looks promising, inasmuch as we can predict that far in advance.

Synonyms: insofar as, insomuch as, insomuch that, so far as

Source : http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inasmuch%20as

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So it's not possible to use them interchangeably? – Oracle Jan 18 at 9:06
Thanks Benyamin.It was really helpful. – Oracle Jan 18 at 10:36

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