not much

phrase

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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The pair responded that not much has changed, apart from the new bling on their fingers. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 There’s not much difference between the hardwood of a basketball court and the wooden platform of a stage. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 About a third of voters say that Trump is not much of a factor in their choices, and 41% of those are Republican. — Stephen Fowler, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026 The Padres and Dodgers play each other with not much at stake other than the order. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 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 1 Oct. 2026.

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