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adjective

ˈməch How to pronounce much (audio)
Definition of muchnext
as in significant
having great meaning or lasting effect actually, nothing much changed

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much

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adverb

1
as in very
to a great degree much gratified by the favorable response to her novel

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2
as in highly
to a large extent or degree the new decorations made me much happier

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3
as in almost
very close to but not completely today the old neighborhood looks much as it did years ago

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4
as in often
many times I don't do that much anymore

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5
as in about
close to but not exactly he behaves much the same as I did at that age

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much

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noun

as in plenty
a considerable amount much of what people think they know about words is inaccurate or downright false

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Recent Examples of much
Adjective
As for winning the tournament dedicated to legendary late baseball coach Don Fredericks, Healy had much to say about the honor of even getting to participate. —Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026 The reality of operating at senior levels, where presence and communication are as much a part of the role as any technical or strategic competency, demands it. —Bill Koch, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Adverb
Given that nursing home costs can easily exceed tens of thousands of dollars annually — and often much more depending on location and level of care — those expenses can quickly erode a retirement nest egg. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 June 2026 According to him, high concentrations of 7-hydroxymitragynine bind with the body’s mu opioid receptors much more effectively than mitragynine, which can cause dependency. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Noun
Daniels couldn’t do much, but tried to provide a comforting voice. —Andy Wacker, Outside Online, 18 May 2025 The best part about the Pines is there is no pressure to do much, and there is anything and everything at your fingertips. —Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for much
Recent Examples of Synonyms for much
  1. significant
  2. very
  3. highly
  4. almost
  5. often
  6. about
  7. important
  8. extremely
Adjective
  • Officials described the discovery as a significant blow to criminal organizations that rely on underground smuggling routes to move narcotics and other contraband across the border.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
  • The concerns stem from baseball's history of labor disputes and the significant divide between the league and the MLB Players Association on several economic issues.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Definition of significant
Adverb
  • When Gary Vernon began riding mountain bikes in Arkansas almost 40 years ago, there was very little infrastructure intended for riders without deep experience—or a devil-may-care attitude.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • But that, believe it or not, isn't very big for here.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.
    — Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • At just under $13K, Amazon’s prefab expandable tiny home is a highly customizable space for budding entrepreneurs and eager homeowners alike, offering a small but sturdy framework to build out a dream project on a budget.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • Canfield, as proven by her work in Stereophonic, is extremely able at playing a character with a pristine, almost porcelain surface and roiling depths.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2026
  • More than 160 million people around the world played some form of golf in 2025, marking an almost 50% rise from 2023.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Definition of almost
Adverb
  • The visit will be Xi’s first to North Korea since 2019, and the latest overture from Beijing to warm a historical but often complicated relationship with its neighbor.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
  • Experts recommend that women have an annual gynecology visit, which often includes a pelvic exam, and a Pap smear once every three years, depending on age and risk factors.
    — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • Environmental justice, transit and housing advocates warned the changes gut the program’s core mission, slash auction revenue by about $2 billion a year and jeopardize frontline climate and public-health protections.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • About 2,200 people live within a mile of Tesla’s Fremont facility, about 10 times less than those within a mile of GKN, according to the EPA’s data.
    — Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Definition of about
Adjective
  • China is North Korea’s top economic lifeline, accounting for the vast majority of the country’s foreign trade, and has long ranked as Pyongyang’s most important diplomatic partner.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
  • This year, owing to a mixup in the congressional budget, one of the government’s most important scholarships was left severely underfunded, depriving thousands of Peru’s neediest high-school graduates of the opportunity to continue their studies at local universities.
    — Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Definition of important
Adverb
  • Canfield, as proven by her work in Stereophonic, is extremely able at playing a character with a pristine, almost porcelain surface and roiling depths.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2026
  • This has been extremely traumatic for both of us, especially Ashley.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
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