Meaning & Definition of word "Much"
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Much
/mʌtʃ/
noun:
- 1. A great deal; a lot.
- Example: There's too much to do and not enough time.
- 2. A great quantity.
- Example: She doesn't eat much at dinner.
adjective:
- 1. Great in amount, extent, or degree.
- Example: There was much excitement in the room during the announcement.
- 2. Significant or important.
- Example: This is much more than just a hobby for him.
adverb:
- 1. To a great extent or degree.
- Example: I don't much like chocolate ice cream.
- 2. In or to a great amount; greatly.
- Example: She didn't enjoy the movie as much as I did.
- 3. Used in negative statements to indicate quantity.
- Example: There isn't much left of the cake.
Etymology
Middle English 'moche', from Old English 'myċel' meaning 'great' or 'much'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
more:
a greater or additional amount.
most:
the greatest in amount or degree.
many:
a large number of.
muchness:
the quality of being much.
Slang Meanings of much
Meaning: A lot.
Example Sentence: That party was so much fun!
Meaning: Excessive or overwhelming.
Example Sentence: He's got much skills in that game.