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adjective

ˈməch How to pronounce much (audio)
Definition of muchnext
as in significant
having great meaning or lasting effect actually, nothing much changed

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much

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adverb

1
as in very
to a great degree much gratified by the favorable response to her novel

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2
as in highly
to a large extent or degree the new decorations made me much happier

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3
as in almost
very close to but not completely today the old neighborhood looks much as it did years ago

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4
as in often
many times I don't do that much anymore

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5
as in about
close to but not exactly he behaves much the same as I did at that age

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much

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noun

as in plenty
a considerable amount much of what people think they know about words is inaccurate or downright false

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Recent Examples of much
Adjective
Hitler escaped the full force of the blast when someone moved the briefcase next to a table leg, deflecting much of the explosive force. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 The field itself officially began at a gathering of researchers at Dartmouth in 1956, and federal funding provided much of the field’s early support. — Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Adverb
Meanwhile Apophis is a much brighter S-type asteroid, which mandates taking snapshots at higher sun angles to compensate and prevent overexposure. — Andrew Jones, Scientific American, 30 July 2026 Blashill also became much more aware of Levshunov’s life and development paths. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Noun
With Aoki cruising, the offense didn’t have to do much, but the Trojans built momentum as the game progressed. — Shotgun Spratling, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025 Daniels couldn’t do much, but tried to provide a comforting voice. — Andy Wacker, Outside Online, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for much
Recent Examples of Synonyms for much
  1. significant
  2. very
  3. highly
  4. almost
  5. often
  6. about
  7. ton
  8. important
Adjective
  • Although the storefront marks a significant milestone, Thomas says the business has always been about preparing his daughters for the future rather than simply increasing sales.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Fresno County, the highest agricultural producing county in the state and nation, saw significant increases in agave production last year, The Fresno Bee reported.
    — Lizzie Kane July 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of significant
Adverb
  • Veejay is a great model and sells Naheim’s and Jeffrey’s outfits, which are both really fashionable and exciting; Jeffrey’s burgundy suit is very femme-fatale Ursula.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
  • Moore has earned the praise after having a very strong spring.
    — Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • Only about half of employees in his research rated leaders highly in demonstrating care.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • After what Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self believes was a highly successful two-month summer set of workouts, the 14 Jayhawk players on the 2026-27 roster have headed to their hometowns for a month-long breather.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • Trump on Tuesday said that while almost all the incoming fire in Jordan was stopped, some made it through.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Skubal pitched in a major-league game only 38 days after surgery, a feat that almost feels forgotten given all that has happened around him.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of almost
Adverb
  • The reasons vary, but a frequent issue is that nurses often don't want to work under present conditions and risk their licenses.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Kareem Hunt, who often shared the load with Pacheco, ranked 44th.
    — Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • Uptown’s First Ward Park became a scene of resistance Saturday evening when about 75 people gathered to mourn two men who were fatally shot by ICE this month.
    — Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • Miller said the job posting will go up in early August, stay open for about a month, and then in September, the city will start screening candidates.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
Definition of about
Noun
  • Wearing protective gear to shield from the extreme heat of molten bronze, workers at one of the last bell foundries in Europe are casting bells weighing several tons.
    — Philipp Jenne, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • When all was said and done, Shanks dropped the car’s weight by 816 pounds, dropping it below the two-ton mark.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 30 July 2026
Definition of ton
Adjective
  • Other issues important to him are allocating more money for the state’s infrastructure and funding for schools, according to his campaign website.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • But the details are important, and the realization that not everything may be working efficiently or correctly.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
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“Much.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/much. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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