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much
01
to a large extent or degree
Examples
She 's much happier now.
I do n't like this movie much.
Examples
He was much the brightest child in the class.
This solution is much better than the last.
1.2
used to emphasize the amount or intensity of something
Examples
I was much gratified by your support.
She seemed much pleased with the results.
1.3
used in rhetorical questions to mock or criticize
Examples
You say you care about the environment but drive everywhere. Hypocritical much?
He never helps with chores but complains all the time. Lazy much?
02
many times or regularly
Examples
I 'm not there much these days.
She visits her grandparents much.
2.1
for a considerable length of time
Examples
She did n't sleep much last night.
I did n't get to study much before noon.
03
nearly or approximately in a certain way or condition
Examples
Much the same mistake was made in every report.
Their house is much the way it was when they bought it.
much
01
used to refer to a large degree or amount of a thing
Examples
I did n't eat much lunch today, so I'm hungry.
There was n't much news in the paper today.
much
01
a great deal of something, usually in a negative or neutral context
Examples
He does n't eat much these days.
There was n't much left after the party.
1.1
used disparagingly to describe someone or something as lacking qualities or value
Examples
I 'm not much of a cook.
That movie was not much to write home about.
much
01
more than is expected, needed, or acceptable
Examples
There is much noise outside.
His demands were considered much by the committee.
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