Much

/mʌtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A great deal; a lot.

There's too much to do and not enough time.

A great quantity.

She doesn't eat much at dinner.

adjective

Great in amount, extent, or degree.

There was much excitement in the room during the announcement.

Significant or important.

This is much more than just a hobby for him.

adverb

To a great extent or degree.

I don't much like chocolate ice cream.

In or to a great amount; greatly.

She didn't enjoy the movie as much as I did.

Used in negative statements to indicate quantity.

There isn't much left of the cake.

Middle English 'moche', from Old English 'myċel' meaning 'great' or 'much'.

as much

to the same degree or extent.

much to do about nothing

a lot of fuss about something insignificant.

not much

a small amount or degree.

too much

an excessive amount.

a greater or additional amount.

most

the greatest in amount or degree.

many

a large number of.

muchness

the quality of being much.

A lot.

That party was so much fun!

Excessive or overwhelming.

He's got much skills in that game.