much
Shows that there is a large amount or degree of something.
Used to indicate a large amount, extent, or degree of something.
Shows that something happens or is true to a large degree.
To a large extent, greatly, or by a large amount.
A lot of something that is not named.
A large amount of something, used without directly naming it.
- Base: much
- Plural: muches
as much as
1Equal in amount or degree
The same amount or degree as something else.
- He earns as much as his brother.
- I love you as much as I love my family.
much less
1Even smaller amount or likelihood
Used to emphasize that something is even less true or possible than another thing mentioned.
- I can’t run a mile, much less a marathon.
- He didn’t have time for lunch, much less dinner.
so much for
1Indicates end or uselessness of something
Used to say that something has ended or failed, often with disappointment.
- So much for our plans to go hiking—it’s raining now.
- So much for his promise to help us.
too much
1More than needed or wanted
An amount that is more than is good, needed, or wanted.
- You put too much sugar in my coffee.
- He talks too much during meetings.