not much
idiom
1
: to not be very good, important, or impressive
The food wasn't much.
2
: a small amount of (something)
That wasn't much help.
There isn't much difference between the two.
There's not much food in the house.
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On the latest episode of their New Heights podcast, Travis revealed to his brother Jason that his recent trip to Paris entailed taking in Swift’s fourth concert in the city, but not much else.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
In part because there’s not much time before the parade steps off, the advisory council and parade organizers agreed to the compromise of 150 entries, which is a nearly 25% decrease compared with last year.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2024
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
In part because there’s not much time before the parade steps off, the advisory council and parade organizers agreed to the compromise of 150 entries, which is a nearly 25% decrease compared with last year.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for not much
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“Not much.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20much. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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