Dictionary monolingual
English
Much
mətʃ
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Much -
A large amount or degree of something
Example: She ate too much cake at the party.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Commonly used to indicate a significant quantity or extent of something.
To a great extent; very
Example: I'm much happier now that I have a new job.
Usage: formal/informalContext: various contexts
Note: Used to emphasize the degree or intensity of a quality or condition.
Often; frequently
Example: He goes to the gym much these days.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations
Note: Used to express frequency or regularity of an action.
Much's synonyms
a lot
This phrase means a large quantity or amount.
Example: I have a lot of work to do.
Note:
plenty
Plenty indicates a sufficient or more than enough amount.
Example: There is plenty of food for everyone.
Note: It emphasizes abundance rather than just a large quantity.
many
Many refers to a large number of things or people.
Example: There are many people at the party.
Note: It specifically focuses on countable items or individuals.
numerous
Numerous means a great number or many.
Example: There are numerous opportunities for growth.
Note: It conveys a sense of a large, indefinite number.
considerable
Considerable suggests a significant or noteworthy amount.
Example: She has made a considerable improvement in her skills.
Note: It implies a substantial or measurable extent.
Much expressions, common phrases
Too much
This phrase is used to indicate an excessive or overly large amount of something.
Example: She ate too much cake at the party.
Note: It emphasizes the excessive or undesirable nature of the quantity.
Not much
This phrase is used to express a small quantity or amount of something.
Example: I don't have much time to spare.
Note: It indicates a limited or insufficient amount.
Much as
This phrase is used to introduce a contrast between a desired action or situation and an unavoidable one.
Example: Much as I'd like to go, I have to work late tonight.
Note: It highlights a conflicting situation or decision.
As much as
This phrase is used to indicate an equal amount or degree of affection for two or more things.
Example: I love you as much as I love my family.
Note: It compares the intensity of feelings or preferences.
So much
This phrase is used to express a high degree or intensity of something, often in a positive context.
Example: She thanked him so much for his help.
Note: It emphasizes the extent of gratitude or appreciation.
How much
This phrase is used to inquire about the quantity or price of something.
Example: How much does this shirt cost?
Note: It is a question form that seeks specific information about an amount.
Much less
This phrase is used to indicate that a less significant action or situation is even more unlikely than a previously mentioned one.
Example: I can't afford a new car, much less a luxury one.
Note: It underscores the unlikelihood of a less significant event compared to a more significant one.
As much
This phrase is used to indicate an equal amount or degree of need or importance for two or more things.
Example: She needs your support as much as she needs mine.
Note: It shows the equivalence in terms of necessity or significance.
Much more
This phrase is used to convey a significantly greater amount or degree of something.
Example: Learning a new language opens up much more opportunities for personal growth.
Note: It emphasizes the substantial increase in quantity or quality compared to a previous state.
Much everyday (slang) expressions
Muchacho
Muchacho is a Spanish word that means 'boy' or 'lad'. In English slang, it is used informally to address a male as 'buddy' or 'dude'.
Example: Hey, muchacho, how's it going?
Note: Muchacho is a colloquial term with a casual and friendly connotation, different from the formal meanings in Spanish.
Much obliged
This phrase is a polite and old-fashioned way of expressing gratitude or thanks.
Example: Thanks for helping me out, much obliged!
Note: This slang term is more formal and polite than just saying 'thank you'.
Muchly
Muchly is a colloquial adverb meaning 'very much' or 'greatly'.
Example: I appreciate your help muchly.
Note: The suffix -ly is added for informal emphasis.
Not so much
This phrase is used to express a preference for one thing over another to a lesser extent.
Example: I like chocolate, but not so much as vanilla.
Note: It indicates a comparative degree of liking or preference.
Muchacho/a
Muchacha is the feminine form of muchacho in Spanish, meaning 'girl' or 'young woman'. In English slang, it can be used informally to refer to a female as 'chick' or 'gal'.
Example: She's a real muchacha, always full of energy.
Note: Muchacha has a casual and friendly tone when used in English.
Pretty much
This phrase means 'almost completely' or 'nearly'. It is used to indicate a high degree of truth or accuracy.
Example: I've pretty much finished the project, just a few things left to do.
Note: It emphasizes the near completion of something, without being exact.
Much of a muchness
This idiom means that two or more things are very similar or equal in value, making it hard to choose between them.
Example: Both options are good, it's really much of a muchness which one we choose.
Note: It highlights the idea of similarities in options rather than differences.
Much - Examples
I don't have much time.
How much does it cost?
There is not much milk left.
Thank you so much for your help.
Much grammar
Much - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: much
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): more
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): most
Adjective (Adjective): much
Adverb, comparative (Adverb, comparative): more
Adverb, superlative (Adverb, superlative): most
Adverb (Adverb): much
Syllables, Separation and Stress
much Contains 1 syllables: much
Phonetic transcription: ˈməch
much , ˈməch (The red syllable is stressed)
Much - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
much: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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