📖 Definitions of "Much"
adjective
- 1
Large, great.
- 2
Long in duration.
adverb
- 1
To a great extent.
"He is much fatter than I remember him."
- 2
Often; frequently.
"Does he get drunk much?"
- 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
Almost.
pronoun
- 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.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| practically | In 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. |
| often | Frequently; many times on different occasions. |
| a lot | (informal) Very much; a great deal; to a large extent. |
| very much | Extremely. (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"
Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| a lot | (informal) Very much; a great deal; to a large extent. |
| so much | To such a quantity, degree etc. |
| very much | Extremely. (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 |
| often | Frequently; many times on different occasions. |
| practically | In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally. |
| some | Of a measurement: approximately, roughly. |
| suchnoun | (philosophy) Something being indicated that is similar to something else. |
| untold | Not 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. |
| greatly | To a great extent or degree. |
| bestnoun | Most superior; most favorable. |
| majornoun | Greater in dignity, rank, importance, significance, or interest. |
| significantly | In a significant manner or to a significant extent. |
| appreciably | In an appreciable manner; to a large extent; considerably. |
| hugely | Greatly; to a huge extent. |
| substantially | To a great extent; in essence; essentially. |
| largely | For the most part; mainly or chiefly. |
⚡ Words Strongly Associated with "Much"
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🎨 Adjectives for "Much"
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🏷️ Nouns for "Much"
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