much

noun
UK: /mʌtʃ/
US: /mʌtʃ/
  1. A large amount of something.

    1. I don't have much time. [ ] [ ]
    2. There wasn't much food left after the party, so we ordered pizza. [ ] [ ]
much adverb
  1. A large amount or to a great extent.

    1. I like ice cream very much. [ ] [ ]
    2. She appreciates your help very much, especially during this difficult time. [ ] [ ]
  2. Often or frequently.

    1. I don't go there much. [ ] [ ]
    2. We don't see each other much these days because of our busy schedules. [ ] [ ]
much adjective
  1. A large amount of; a lot of.

    1. I have much work to do. [ ] [ ]
    2. There is much debate about the new policy, and opinions are divided. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "much" is /mʌtʃ/ in British English and /mʌtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "much": often, very, a lot, frequently, greatly.

Example usage of "much": "I don't have much time.". More examples on the page.