“much”

Definitions

• adjective

  (quantifier used with mass nouns) great in quantity or degree or extent

  Synonyms: abounding, abundance, abundant, abundantly, acres, affluence, affluent, ample, ampleness, amplitude, aplenty, avalanche

  Antonyms: little

  • Example:“not much rain”
  • Example:“much affection”

• noun

  a great amount or extent

  • Example:“They did much for humanity.”

• adverb

  to a great degree or extent

  • Example:“She's much better now.”

• adverb

  incredibly

  • Example:“He was much annoyed.”

• adverb

  (degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely

  Synonyms: practically

  • Example:“Much the same thing happened every time.”
  • Example:“Practically everything in Hinduism is the manifestation of a god.”

• adverb

  frequently or in great quantities

  Synonyms: a great deal, often

  • Example:“I don't drink much.”
  • Example:“I don't travel much.”