1
a
: great in quantity, amount, extent, or degree
There is much truth in what you say.
taken too much time
b
: great in importance or significance
nothing much happened
2
obsolete
: many in number
3
: more than is expected or acceptable : more than enough
The large pizza is a bit much for one person.
We spent so much money.
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more; most
1
a(1)
: to a great degree or extent : considerably
much happier
(2)
: very
much gratified
b(1)
: frequently, often
doesn't visit the family much
(2)
: by or for a long time
didn't get to work much before noon
c
: by far
was much the brightest student
2
: nearly, approximately
looks much the way his father did
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1
: a great quantity, amount, extent, or degree
She gave away much of what she owned.
2
: something considerable or impressive
was not much to look at
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“Much.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/much. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.
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