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Much

/mʌt͡ʃ/

Much is an adverb, pronoun and adjective with 5 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adverb
  1. (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.”
  2. To a great extent.
    “He is much fatter than I remember him.”
pronoun
  1. A large amount or great extent.
    “From those to whom much has been given much is expected.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms a great deal a lot greatly highly loads plenty
Antonyms few less little

Origin

From Middle English muche.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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