Meaning & Definition of Much in English
English⟶
Much
/məʧ/
noun
1. A great amount or extent
- "They did much for humanity"
synonym:
- much
adjective
1. (quantifier used with mass nouns) great in quantity or degree or extent
- "Not much rain"
- "Much affection"
- "Much grain is in storage"
synonym:
- much(a)
adverb
1. To a great degree or extent
- "She's much better now"
synonym:
- much
2. Very
- "He was much annoyed"
synonym:
- much
3. To a very great degree or extent
- "I feel a lot better"
- "We enjoyed ourselves very much"
- "She was very much interested"
- "This would help a great deal"
synonym:
- a lot,
- lots,
- a good deal,
- a great deal,
- much,
- very much
4. (degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely
- "Much the same thing happened every time"
- "Practically everything in hinduism is the manifestation of a god"
synonym:
- much,
- practically
5. Frequently or in great quantities
- "I don't drink much"
- "I don't travel much"
synonym:
- much,
- a great deal,
- often
Examples of using
Tom still doesn't look like he's having much fun.
I am as much in love as on the first day.
How much of a return did you get on your investment?