not much
idiom
1
: to not be very good, important, or impressive
The food wasn't much.
2
: a small amount of (something)
That wasn't much help.
There isn't much difference between the two.
There's not much food in the house.
Examples of not much in a Sentence
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What would reclassification mean for Wisconsin? Probably not much, at least at first.
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Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
While not much is known about the plot, the filmmakers showed a sneak peek of an unfinished trailer at CinemaCon in April 2024.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Of course, not much has happened in the centuries that have passed since then–with perhaps the exception of the underwear-as-outerwear movement–and the slip dress perhaps telegraphs the same things still: decadence and freedom.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 2 May 2024
There’s not much subtext, everything remains on the surface, and the exceptionally wordy script relies on exposition dumps to inform the audience about rumors, twists, deals and double-crosses.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2024
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is not much known about how CBD affects the body over time, or how different ways of ingestion affect people.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024
In an interview, Mitchell said the firm’s average purchase price is around $470,000, not much higher than the statewide median.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
Her specialty was butter chicken and not much else.
—The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
Take a look back at how the game unfolded...
Another pitching duel at The K
Friday’s game featured plenty of perplexed batters — and not much run support to help those on the mound.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2024
Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
While not much is known about the plot, the filmmakers showed a sneak peek of an unfinished trailer at CinemaCon in April 2024.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Of course, not much has happened in the centuries that have passed since then–with perhaps the exception of the underwear-as-outerwear movement–and the slip dress perhaps telegraphs the same things still: decadence and freedom.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 2 May 2024
There’s not much subtext, everything remains on the surface, and the exceptionally wordy script relies on exposition dumps to inform the audience about rumors, twists, deals and double-crosses.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2024
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is not much known about how CBD affects the body over time, or how different ways of ingestion affect people.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024
In an interview, Mitchell said the firm’s average purchase price is around $470,000, not much higher than the statewide median.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
Her specialty was butter chicken and not much else.
—The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
Take a look back at how the game unfolded...
Another pitching duel at The K
Friday’s game featured plenty of perplexed batters — and not much run support to help those on the mound.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Not much.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20much. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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