very much

phrase

1

—used for emphasis

The company is still very much an important part of the community.

She is very much in control of the situation.

2

: to a very great degree or extent

Thank you very much.

Any help you can provide would be very much appreciated.

—often used in negative statements

I didn't like the food very much.

"Did you like the movie?" "Not very much."

Examples of very much in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But this is very much trying to show that first relationship after a big breakup. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

Others can involve providing financial stability for a child who has pursued a meaningful and fulfilling career that does not pay very much, or assisting younger family members with a down payment in a tight housing market. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

The Colts rank in the bottom 10 of the league in rushing yards allowed, so Mariota’s ceiling should be very much in play this week. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

Wrapped in skyscrapers and twin flyovers, you’re given wide-screen views of Sydney’s urban sprawl and are very much part of the thrum of the city. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for very much

• insomuch
• overmuch
• clutch
• crutch
• cutch
• dutch
• hutch
• mutch
• such
• touch
• nonesuch
• retouch