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much
01
to a large extent or degree
Example
She 's much happier now.
I do n't like this movie much.
Example
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
Example
I was much gratified by your support.
She seemed much pleased with the results.
1.3
used in rhetorical questions to mock or criticize
Example
You say you care about the environment but drive everywhere.
He never helps with chores but complains all the time.
02
many times or regularly
Example
I 'm not there much these days.
She visits her grandparents much.
2.1
for a considerable length of time
Example
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
Example
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
Example
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
Example
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
Example
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
Example
Carrying all those bags by yourself is a bit much.
His demands were considered much by the committee.
