What does much mean?
Much means A large amount of..
Much
/mʌt͡ʃ/ · determiner
Meaning
A large amount of..
Definitions by Sense
- A large amount of.
- (in combinations such as 'as much', 'this much') Used to indicate, demonstrate or compare the quantity of something.
- (now archaic or nonstandard) A great number of; many (people).
- (now Caribbean, African-American, UK regional) many ( + plural countable noun).
- (obsolete) Large, great.
- (obsolete) Long in duration.
- To a great extent.
- Often; frequently.
Example Sentences
Do you think I have much chance of catching the train on time?
After much discussion, we decided to set about the task with much enthusiasm.
Did you do much running last summer?
As it was, he did nothing with much zeal, but sport; and his time was otherwise trifled away, without benefit from books or anything else.
Unless matters take a nastier turn, neither side has much incentive to compromise.
Add this much water and no more.
Take as much time as you like.
ye shall not nede to seke hym soo ferre sayd the Kynge / for as I here saye sir Launcelot will abyde me and yow in the Ioyous gard / and moche peple draweth vnto hym as I here saye
Synonyms for much
Antonyms for much
Related Words
Word Forms
- more
- most
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for much?
Common synonyms include a great deal of, a lot of, a great deal, a lot.
What is the opposite of much?
Possible antonyms include little, less, few, almost.
How do you use much in a sentence?
Do you think I have much chance of catching the train on time?
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