adjective
definition
Large, great.
definition
Long in duration.
adverb
definition
To a great extent.
example
He is much fatter than I remember him.
definition
Often; frequently.
example
Does he get drunk much?
definition
(in combinations such as 'as much', 'this much') Used to indicate or compare extent.
example
I don't like Wagner as much as I like Mozart.
definition
Almost.
pronoun
definition
A large amount or great extent.
example
From those to whom much has been given much is expected.
Examples of much in a Sentence
How much did you pay for it?
How much is it, Dad?
Thank you so much for helping, Jonathan.
A good book would sometimes cost as much as a good house.
Had they argued that much at his father's house?
He could not hold out much longer.
The boy felt very much ashamed.
I don't have much time.
Surely he must know that spending so much time with her might prove uncomfortable later.
But I would like very much a blue hair-ribbon.
I didn't have much of an idea about the cost of raising children then, either.
I know I'm not much account; but I'm the only horse in all the Land of Oz, so they treat me with great respect.
The biggest thing you two have against each other is that you're so much alike.
I would have so much to look at!
He won't eat much.
I feel much better now.
I was sorely perplexed, and felt discouraged wasting much precious time, especially in algebra.
Every day there is much work to be done.
They were having so much fun that even Alondra broke down and joined them.
For a moment he gazed down at her, his expression much like the trapped fox in the hen house.
I'm having too much fun.
There were a half dozen messages from both Julie and Howie from California but in view of our frenzied day, decided to let them simmer until after a much relished glass or two of wine and Molly's carefully grilled hot dogs and cheese bread.
We don't have much time; we better go shopping for baby clothes.
How much did Dad pay you?
He really wasn't too much bigger than a cat, not when compared to an adult.
And no one is concerned or even notices much, because your association with that data is so removed from you.
Give many kisses to little sister and much love to all.
While I hadn't given Quinn and Howie enough time to accomplish much, I called them anyway.
He didn't get that much of a head start.
I don't remember much about the parents except they didn't like me.
Don't get me wrong; I'm not condoning what we did but there were others who were much worse; sicko guys who really hurt their victims; sometimes killed them.
It's so much more effective than rope, or wire, or chains.
While we'd both been witness scores of times, neither of us had paid much attention.
You need to rest tonight, sleep as much as you can.
He hadn't paid much attention to any woman in many, many years, but couldn't help thinking her one of the most attractive he'd ever met.
I've heard so much about you.
And this is how I know you're not taking care of yourself as much as you should be.
We don't have much time!
I don't interact with people much.
As I've already said, I believe we will be experiencing so much prosperity in the not-too-distant future that no one will have to work.
There will be so much wealth that a minimum income will be guaranteed to everyone.
Betty-Boop or whatever your name is, if you tarry much longer I may be forced to introduce myself, though taking you, at least at this time, would cause a mild alteration to my carefully formulated plans.
As a kid I was afraid of the dark and now that I'm all grown up, I don't much like being kept in the dark either.
He doesn't want to give up but he's afraid to even touch the equipment much less pack it up.
He was much more cordial now that he was immersed in what amounted to a major man hunt.
John Luke Grasso, his name was so much bile on my tongue I gagged to keep it down.
It was as much as I could hope for given the circumstances.
It's so much cooler than, like, walking somewhere.
You could try a little more not to scare me so much.
I don't remember much, though.