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Much

/mʌt͡ʃ/

Large, great.

📖 Definitions of "Much"

adjective
  1. 1

    Large, great.

  2. 2

    Long in duration.

adverb
  1. 1

    To a great extent.

    "He is much fatter than I remember him."

  2. 2

    Often; frequently.

    "Does he get drunk much?"

  3. 3

    (in combinations such as 'as much', 'this much') Used to indicate or compare extent.

    "I don't like Wagner as much as I like Mozart."

  4. 4

    Almost.

pronoun
  1. 1

    A large amount or great extent.

    "From those to whom much has been given much is expected."

🔄 Synonyms of "Much"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
practicallyIn practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.
a good deal(idiomatic) Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
oftenFrequently; many times on different occasions.
a lot(informal) Very much; a great deal; to a large extent.
very muchExtremely. (Used to modify a verb. To modify an adjective or an adverb, very is used.)
a great deal(idiomatic) Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Much"

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WordDefinition
a lot(informal) Very much; a great deal; to a large extent.
so muchTo such a quantity, degree etc.
very muchExtremely. (Used to modify a verb. To modify an adjective or an adverb, very is used.)
a good deal(idiomatic) Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
overmuchnoun(chiefly British) Too much; overly much
oftenFrequently; many times on different occasions.
practicallyIn practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.
someOf a measurement: approximately, roughly.
suchnoun(philosophy) Something being indicated that is similar to something else.
untoldNot told; not related; not revealed; secret.
a great deal(idiomatic) Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
mucho(often humorous) Much; a great deal of.
greatlyTo a great extent or degree.
bestnounMost superior; most favorable.
majornounGreater in dignity, rank, importance, significance, or interest.
significantlyIn a significant manner or to a significant extent.
appreciablyIn an appreciable manner; to a large extent; considerably.
hugelyGreatly; to a huge extent.
substantiallyTo a great extent; in essence; essentially.
largelyFor the most part; mainly or chiefly.

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