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

Next on my list, though (and very much anticipated), is This is Also a Love Story. — Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

But from a searingly hot and tense Riyadh, draped in its green flags and patriotic banners, Saudi Arabia’s problem seems very much like America’s problem too. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Brendan McDermid | Reuters An October interest rate hike is very much on the table after a top Federal Reserve official Wednesday expressed support for one, and as fresh economic readings showed intensifying inflation pressures. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

But reporting up to company leadership, the internal compliance monitor is very much part of the Paramount team. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for very much

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