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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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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
Then again, the anti-Reese sentiment was equally as strong; a separate post that mocked her shooting stats from that April 29 exhibition game generated just as much engagement. —Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026 While too much unhealthy fat can raise health risks, healthy fats are essential for energy, hormone balance, and heart health. —Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
Adverb
He was ruled out of Game 2 because of a right ankle sprain and hip soreness, and if he’s ruled out again for Game 3, the Knicks’ job gets much easier. —C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026 Over time, small annual gaps like these compound into something much larger. —Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Noun
The best part about the Pines is there is no pressure to do much, and there is anything and everything at your fingertips. —Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024 But in Wisconsin, because there wasn't an imminent risk for disease outbreak, the state was not able to do much, Patz said. —Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024 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. important
  8. extremely
Adjective
  • The week the book was published, WGA members were voting to ratify a new contract that includes a bailout of the union’s ailing health fund and significant increases in health insurance costs.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 May 2026
  • Trump and his backers lost dozens of lawsuits claiming fraud, and numerous recounts, reviews and audits of the election results turned up no signs of significant wrongdoing or error.
    — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Definition of significant
Adverb
  • Your co-parent is managing treatment, uncertainty and the very real fear of how this will affect his relationship with his daughter.
    — Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
  • The hearts and minds of Braves players were on Bobby Cox on a sunny evening at Dodger Stadium before the middle game of a three-game series against the Dodgers — a game that meant very little, considering the news of the day.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • The current spiritual leader is Ayatollah Mahdi Mirbaqiri, a highly influential senior cleric who was once seen as a possible candidate for Supreme Leader.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
  • Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that commonly causes vomiting and diarrhea and can spread quickly in close quarters, including cruise ships, according to the CDC.
    — Nollaig O'Connor, NBC news, 9 May 2026
Definition of highly
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  • First, since no one actually knows the future, guessing, speculating, or simply making things up remains the state of the art for almost everyone involved in describing it.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
  • Over the next seven years, the number of pharmacies contracted with 340B providers, nationwide, grew from 1,300 to almost 20,000.
    — Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Definition of almost
Adverb
  • At smaller hospitals like Winona Health, those savings can fill gaps left by Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements, which often don’t cover the full cost of providing that care.
    — Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
  • The barren landscape, despite its harsh conditions (daytime temperatures often exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit), was—and still is—famous for its connection to many legends of treasure.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • The morning after the première, Magyar and the two filmmakers gave a press conference to about two dozen Italian reporters.
    — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
  • The Beechwood mobile home park in Killingworth has about 300 homes, and all are reserved for people 55 years and older, but the decision only applies to the nearly 200 homes involved in the complaint.
    — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Definition of about
Adjective
  • Purrazzo stressed how important giving back to military veterans was to her in an interview with Fox News Digital earlier this week, especially as a military wife.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
  • But while the headline figure of peak speed is a head-turner, the more important goal is high sustained speed.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Definition of important
Adverb
  • Maine, too, saw its COVID numbers increase dramatically despite extremely high vaccination uptake.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
  • Even from my extremely suboptimal vantage point in the very front corner of the theater, I was awed by the depth and crispness of the 3D imagery.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Definition of extremely

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“Much.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/much. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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