much (A1)

determiner, adverb, pronoun

Pronunciation: /mʌtʃ/

Definition

A large amount or degree of something.

Examples

• I don't have much money to spend.

• Thank you very much for your help.

• There isn't much hope of finding him.

How to Use much

much of (prepositional phrase)

A large part of something. — "Much of the city was destroyed."

too much (collocation)

More than is needed or wanted. — "There is too much sugar in this coffee."

so much (collocation)

To a very great extent. — "I miss you so much."

Synonyms of much

Words with a similar meaning to much:

• a lot
• plenty
• considerably
• greatly

Antonyms of much

Words with the opposite meaning to much:

• little
• few

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