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much

 

[ mสŒtสƒ ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

quantifier

A large amount or extent. Used to emphasize the degree of something.

Synonyms

considerably, greatly, significantly

Examples of usage

  • Thank you very much for your help.
  • I enjoyed the movie very much.
Context #2 | Adverb

to a great extent

To a great degree or extent; very.

Synonyms

extremely, quite, very

Examples of usage

  • She was much happier after the promotion.
  • He doesn't talk much.
Context #3 | Adverb

used in negative sentences and questions for emphasis

Used in negative sentences and questions to emphasize a lack or small amount of something.

Synonyms

hardly any, little, not a lot

Examples of usage

  • He doesn't eat much.
  • Did you have much trouble finding the place?

Translations

Translations of the word "much" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น muito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคนเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช viel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ banyak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะณะฐั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ duลผo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŸใใ•ใ‚“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท beaucoup

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mucho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงok

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งŽ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุซูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hodnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veฤพa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพˆๅคš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veliko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mikiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ•แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงox

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mucho

Etymology

The word 'much' has Old English origins and can be traced back to the 8th century. It has evolved over time to take on various meanings and uses in the English language. Originally used as an adverb of quantity, 'much' has come to be used in a variety of contexts to indicate degree, extent, or emphasis.

See also: overmuch.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #77, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.