MUCH definition: great in quantity, measure, or degree. See examples of much used in a sentence. Definition of much determiner in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. MUCH definition: 1. a large amount or to a large degree: 2. a far larger amount of something than you want or need….

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Learn more. The meaning of MUCH is great in quantity, amount, extent, or degree. How to use much in a sentence. 1. great in quantity, measure, or degree: too much cake.

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2. a great quantity, measure, or degree: There wasn't much to do. 3. a great, important, or notable thing or matter: not much to look at. 4. to a great extent or degree: to talk too much.

5. nearly, approximately, or about: much like the others. Much is used as an adjective or adverb, but it always means a large quantity, extent, or degree. When something hurts very much, it's very painful, and when your friend says your gift is very much appreciated, she's emphasizing how happy it made her.